Most seasoned travellers have done it at least once, crossed a land border. Most people know it can be a […]
Five Stans of Central Asia
The five stans of Central Asia are an area of the world almost forgotten about by modern travellers, yet they […]
The Observatory of Ulugh Beg
The Observatory of Ulugh Beg is located in the legendary city of Samarkand in present-day Uzbekistan. The observatory is the […]
Towers of Silence
A Tower of Silence or ‘dakhma’ can be found outside the Zoroastrian centres of Iran and Uzbekistan or you might […]
The Darvaza Crater
In the heart of the untamed wilderness, where shadows dance upon ancient secrets, lies an enigma born of fire and […]
Eating safe on the Silk Road Journey
While you shouldn’t let your dietary needs dissuade you from taking this incredible journey, I’m not going to sit here […]