Howdy folks – Thursday means it’s another virtual trip to a country that right now, none of us can visit. And today I want to take you, ‘virtually’, to Central Asia and Uzbekistan. Please keep in mind that I don’t write these posts because I don’t think you should go to these places, I, in …
Continue reading I Visited Uzbekistan… So You Don’t Have To!
Yes, it's time for the next Vlog - and it's a big one running at 25 minutes. But there's a lot to unpack and talk about, I put it up two nights ago and over that first night it got twice as many views as the previous one had gotten in nearly 2 weeks. If …
Continue reading New Vlog – Turkmenistan – All That Glitters is Marble!
Hi all. I've done a few 'Faces of' post through the years, where I basically present photos of people from the places I've been. Things have changed in the world - although kids make for great photos often, I've decided to blur the faces to protect their identities in this post and I guess for …
Here we are again, it's time for the latest in my Vlog Series from last year's trip. This Friday we are zooming across the country of Uzbekistan via fast train and share taxi. Taking in the ancient cities of Samarkand and Khiva. So please - enjoy! Subscribe on Youtube should you feel the need, want, …
Continue reading Latest Vlog! Oooh Oooh Uzbekistan! Travel Across Central Asia
It was after 8pm at night when I finally arrived in Khiva after crossing from Samarkand by fast train and bus. The Arkanchi Hotel is one I found difficult to both say and to spell, but I got there in the end. The first thing to know about the hotel is that it is inside …
Continue reading Accommodation Review – Arkanchi Hotel, Khiva
Hi all the NEW VLOG is up, continuing on from the last one showing you my experiences from the amazing Tajikistan. From Iskanderkul along the highway to Khujand, then back on the road to Panjakent and also into the mountains to hike the Seven Lakes. 10 minutes this time, take a look and please comment! …
Continue reading New Vlog – Khujand, Panjakent and the Seven Lakes in Tajikistan
Samarkand is the ultimate in spots on the Silk Road. It’s Registan is incredible, there are a raft of other amazing historic sites, it’s positioned somewhere ‘in the middle’ – it’s only a short ride to the border with Tajikistan, it has fast train connections to the capital Tashkent and to Bukhara, in short if …
Continue reading The Perfect Place to Stay on the Silk Road – Jahongir Bed and Breakfast, Samarkand
Hi all. Today I've pulled out some (26 in fact) photos I took in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, last year. You'll see statues of Turkmenbashi, the enigmatic leader who became President after independence, there's also the mosque he named after himself and indeed a giant stone statue of the book he wrote about Turkmen …
This world is full of many a strange mystery. The Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, the Salt Plains in Bolivia, caves, ancient ruins, but one of Central Asia’s main mysteries was formed by accident when drilling and looking for natural gas, which is actually quite abundant in the region and brings in the money for the …
Continue reading Camping Out at the Burning Darvaza Gas Crater
Howdy all. I thought I would roll the two hotels I stayed at whilst in Turkmenistan into one post today. Because I thought it would make a more interesting post and give a small insight into travel in Turkmenistan, where you have little choice but to go on a tour where you are transported around …
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy's World Journeys 