Despite Kyrgyzstan is definitely not famous for its cities, spending a few days in the Kyrgyz urban centres may reveal to be a pleasant and interesting experience. Osh and Bishkek…
Samarkand: a Journey among History and Sightseeing
In this article, you can find hints about the history of Samarkand as well as information about the main tourist attractions.
A guide to Nukus and Moynaq | 48hrs in Karakalpakstan
A brief history of Nukus and the Aral Sea Isolated and remote, Nukus remained for a long time just a little settlement in the middle of the desert. The city…
Khiva: What to Do in a Couple of Days
A brief history of Khiva After Bukhara and Samarkand, Khiva is the third not-to-miss city in Uzbekistan. According to some evidences, Khiva already existed in the VIII century but it’s…
Bukhara: History and Things to Do
In this article, you can read about the history of Bukhara and then about self-made tours you can take in the city in order to make the best out of it. Finally, you will find some useful tips to survive and save money in the city as well as in Uzbekistan.
The White City Ashgabat. You Need to See it to Believe it’s Real
Built by Russians at the end of the XIX century, Ashgabat remained for years just a normal settlement along the transcaspian railway. On the 6th of October 1948, the city…
Baku, Qobustan & Absheron Peninsula: What To Do in Four Days
In this article we will describe our four-days experience in the Azeri capital while we were waiting for the Caspian Sea Ferry towards Turkmenistan.
Telavi: Wine and Monasteries in Georgia
Biggest city in Khaketi, Telavi was destroyed over the centuries first by Mongols (XIII century) and after by Persians (XVII century). In 1744 the Persian king designed Erekle II as…
Tbilisi
Located on the merchant routes between Europe and Asia, Tbilisi has always been an important centre. In 645 the Arabs conquered the city and controlled it for almost four centuries…
The Forgotten Soviet Town of Tskaltubo in Georgia
Tskaltubo (Georgian: წყალტუბო) was not part of our plan in Georgia but we decided to include this unique historical site within our journey after hearing of it during our trekking…