Few cities on Earth capture the imagination quite like Samarkand — the fabled oasis at the heart of the Silk Road. Once the capital of empires and a beacon of Islamic culture, today it remains one of the most spectacular and historically rich cities in the world. Known as the Cultural Capital of the IslamicContinue reading “Samarkand – The Jewel of the Silk Road”
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Tashkent – Journey through Uzbekistan – From Silk road cities to Desert Sky
An interesting and welcoming blend of old and new, Tashkent is the largest city in Central Asia and the fascinating capital of Uzbekistan. It’s a place where gleaming modern towers meet the architectural elegance of the Islamic world, where echoes of the Soviet era still linger beside traditional bazaars and mud-walled houses. You could spendContinue reading “Tashkent – Journey through Uzbekistan – From Silk road cities to Desert Sky”
Cycling in South Korea
Cycle paths in South Korea are generally excellent with a fantastic route from Seoul to Busan. Whilst you may come across the odd hole on for example some of the bridge paths covered with a random cone in the middle of the path to prevent accidents.. the general condition is outstanding with all paths linkingContinue reading “Cycling in South Korea”
London in Lockdown
Walking down the street today to my hair appointment (excitement overload!), made me realise how much I’d missed the hustle and bustle of London. Supermarkets have obviously been open as have coffee shops for takeout. But there’s something indescribable about the feel and vibrancy now things seem more normal; the hairdressers, pubs and cafes areContinue reading “London in Lockdown”
The Road of Death! – Cycling in La Paz!
So I didn’t die, but I did get a concussion and some serious bruising! North Yungas Road, officially the most dangerous road in the world. As long as we don’t die, this is going to make one hell of a story. John Green I’ll start at the beginning.. I booked the tour through my GadventuresContinue reading “The Road of Death! – Cycling in La Paz!”
My Solo Footprints 