Roads are, it’s fair to say, essential infrastructure to any country. They’re not merely to help people get from point A to point B, but a boost to the economy of a country, and Tajikistan is no exception. Researching Tajikistan before going, some of the travel times looked a bit daunting. Especially from Khujand in …
A tiny village in the mountains, not far from Iskander-Kul, Tajikstan. Hope you are well wherever you may be! May the Journey Never End!
A somewhat unique and slightly rustic place to stay in the Tajik capital Dushanbe.
Hiking in Tajikistan was quite the challenge!
Howdy all. You join me in Khojund which is in the north of Tajikistan. Unfortunately I have been struck down with something which seems to happen every time I travel these days. Last night I was very sick and had a bad fever but it broke over night and I'm having a day in to …
Hi all. I am on my way to a lake called Iskanderkul and whilst stopped on the side of the road waiting for the driver I thought I'd at least start a blog post. Yesterday I was stuck in a lot of rain in Dushanbe as I went to a few museums. Unfortunately two were …
Yes folks it's dinner time here in Dushanbe and I'm at Cafe Merve awaiting my dinner. It's a very popular Turkish cafe/restaurant and it's been a long day.The city has surprised me in many ways. Firstly it feels a lot bigger than I was expecting. It's buildings are on the grand side in the fashion …
Continue reading Down in Dushanbe the Surprising Tajik Capital
A few weeks ago I did my customary post of what I was – and still am – looking forward for my trip coming up at the end of October. Today I am going to be a bit more circumspect and admit quite freely – there are some things that I am worrying about, issues …
So it is approaching now. I’ve organised a couple of tours in Central Asia, flights are all booked, accommodation mostly booked, I’ve got my visa for Tajikistan, one of two countries I’ll need a visa for, so I guess things are motoring along well. Yet somehow I am feeling … not ready. Maybe it’s a …
Continue reading What I’m Looking Forward To on my Next Trip!
I’m starting to feel it – ever so slightly! In three months I’m heading off for my first overseas trip in a year and a half, which, for me, is a LONG time between drinks as they say. My trip will be a combination of destinations which see a fair fill of tourists – Portugal …
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 