The massive walls of Khiva inspired and terrified Silk Road travellers throughout the centuries. Laying on a fertile oasis next to the Amu-Darya river and surrounded by the deadly desert, this medieval city attracted the riches of the Silk Road caravans as well as envy from neighbouring khans and desert robbers. Having being in such […]
Bumthang: The sacred valley of Bhutan
With the highest concentration of temples and dzongs, the district of Bumthang is considered the most sacred in all of Bhutan. The capital town of the district, Jakar, is an ideal base to explore Bumthang’s four scenic glacier valleys (Ura, Chumey, Tang and Choekhor) – each with its own unique appeal ranging from ancient dzong […]
Best photos of Uzbekistan
A collection of our favourite memories from Uzbekistan:
The giant Toltec warriors of Tula
The Aztec civilization and their legacy gets all the attention in Central Mexico, and with a reason: the Templo Mayor, Xochimilco, and Malinalco are all testament to their impressive achievements. However, one of the civilizations that existed before the Aztecs, the Toltec culture, also left a noteworthy footprint. Tula, located around 90 km from Mexico […]
The Alhambra palace: The jewel in the crown
Overlooking the city of Granada from the majestic Sierra Nevada, the Alhambra is one of Spain‘s top attractions – and rightly so. For centuries, this saffron castle has been inspiring artists from all over the world – some of the best guitar compositions and poetry were written with the Alhambra in mind. One day inside […]
