Few places are as mythical and as evocative of the Silk Road as Samarkand, standing in the heart of Uzbekistan. The magnificent monuments and mosques scattered throughout the city have inspired poets and artists for hundreds of years – and continue to do so. Today, Timur’s (Tamerlane) constructions are surrounded by a Soviet-style city, but […]
Living inside the rock: the cliff dwellings of Canyon de Chelly
The Navajo tribal lands near Chinle town in Arizona hold one of the most impressive historical sites in the entire United States. Today, vibrant green and fertile Navajo fields in the valley of Canyon de Chelly strongly contrast the surrounding red and arid landscape. In the past, entire villages called the sides of the cliffs […]
Guadix and its cave houses: a quick escape from Granada
No one can deny the splendour of Granada and the magnificent Alhambra, but those who want a break from countless tourists can head to the nearby and much more laid-back district of Guadix. The eroded landscape around Guadix alone is enough to justify a visit, but you should not miss the numerous cave dwellings, emblematic […]
