The first written mention of Samarkand dates back to the 4th century BC when it was then known as ‘Maracanda’. At the time, the city
Category: Cities
Exploring Bukhara
Following our tasty and varied breakfast our Explore group left the Feruzkhan hotel in Khiva and walked for a few minutes out of the city
Inside the ancient walls of Khiva
Ancient city of the legendary Silk Road and for Bridget and me, Khiva was next on our Uzbekistan itinerary. The Silk Road was a huge
Introduction to Tashkent
Post written by Laura Tucked away in the massive expanse between Russia, China, and India lies the legendary region of Central Asia. Comprising Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan,
48 hours in Turin
Located in north-west Italy, the city of Turin (or Torino, as the locals call it) boasts a fascinating legacy as the nation’s original capital before
Medan: Gateway to the Jungles and Volcanoes of Northern Sumatra
With a population of 2.5 million, Medan is the largest city of Sumatra and the 5th largest city of Indonesia. Indonesia got its name from
