A DIY Road Trip Across Pamir Highway Via Wakhan Corridor
Travelling the M41, the official name of the Pamir Highway, is an exciting adventure in itself. One of the ancient Silk Road trade routes, the Pamir Highway passes through the beautiful Pamir Mountains through Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Having 90% of the country covered by mountain range, more than half of Tajikistan is situated at […]
10 Reasons Why Tajikistan Should Be On Your Travel Radar
Did you know that more than 90% of Tajikistan is covered in mountains, earning the name “Switzerland of Central Asia”? No? You’re not the only one. Most people can’t even point out the country on the map, despite being a close neighbor with the infamous Afghanistan. Not only that, Tajikistan also shares borders with several […]
Fergana Valley: The Birthplace of Souvenirs in Uzbekistan
“May I ask where did you get these from?” We asked, pointing at the cloth and pottery. “Hmm…from a place, Fergana Valley”, the shop owner answered honestly. Today Fergana Valley stretches across three former Soviet states, from eastern Uzbekistan through Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan. As such, it is an area of incomparable cultural and ethnic diversity […]
Tashkent: 15 Amazing Places To See In Uzbekistan’s Capital
Whilst it may not receive as much attention as the infamous Silk Road cities like Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva, Tashkent is definitely not a place to skip. It is a capital city that has an intriguing mix of Soviet-era architecture and religious mausoleums of several faiths, yet it is also a clean and modern city with […]
8 Places In Samarkand That Are Pretty Impressive
Samarkand is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as the city of Babylon or Rome. Much like the time-worn ruins of Athens or Rome, the mosaic-covered masterpieces of ancient Samarkand stand like misplaced islands among the urban sprawl of a modern city; gleaming peaks of turquoise and rustic bricked-walls eaten […]
Bukhara: Exploring Uzbekistan’s Holiest City
Set between the slight hectic scenes of Samarkand and the maze-like alleyways of Khiva, Bukhara is a happy medium. Rising from sprawling sand dunes, this twinkling turquoise city was built directly on the Silk Road. It was one of the main intellectual centers of the commerce, education, and religion in the 9th and 10th century. Be […]
Useful Tips To Know Before Travelling to Uzbekistan
With its stretches of stunning architecture, rich culture and gorgeous landscapes marking the country’s importance along the ancient Silk Road, Uzbekistan offers travellers an unique adventure. As any Uzbekistan travel guide can confirm, Uzbekistan is the number one country to visit if you want to witness the spectacular marketplace buildings and mosques of the Silk […]
9 Reasons Why Uzbekistan Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
When we told people that we were going to Uzbekistan, the reactions we got all shared a similar thought; “Why Uzbekistan?” “Where is that?” “What is there to do there?” Truth is, we barely knew anything about traveling to Uzbekistan either. We were purely thirsty to explore somewhere less-known; somewhere relatively untouched. Among all the […]
Colmar Tropicale: A Medieval French Village in Malaysia’s Rainforest
Colmar Tropicale is a picturesque French-themed resort inspired by the 16th century village in Alsace region of France. Famously known as one of the fairy-tale villages in Europe, the village was modeled with fantasy-like surroundings; swans gliding in the moat at the resort’s entrance, and the knights in shining armor give the place an authentic castle […]
Johor Bahru: A Day In Austin Heights Adventure & Water Park
Opened on December 2015, Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park is one of the newest theme parks in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Featuring a water park, adventure park and sports & leisure park, it is a perfect for family holidays and friends gatherings where you can spend quality bonding time with your loved ones. Getting There […]