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Fergana Valley - an authentic part of Uzbekistan |
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| The Fergana Valley is often overlooked by travellers visiting Uzbekistan. Most of them hurry to places like Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva. And that is a pity. <more> | ||||
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Samarkand - the Silk Road's most famous city |
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| Alexander the Great wrote in 329 BC after a visit to Samarkand: “Everything I heard about Samarkand is true, except for the fact that it is more beautiful than I expected”. <more> | ||||
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Bukhara - Central Asia's holiest city |
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| Bukhara is not only Central Asia's holiest city, it is also one of the major cities on the world famous Silk Road. And to make it even better, many of the centuries old buildings are preserved. <more> | ||||
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Esfahan - jewel of ancient Persia ... 2013 visit |
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| For the third we visited the beautiful city of Esfahan in central Iran. A lot changed over the years, but the place is still a jewel not to miss. <more> | ||||
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Kashan - too beautiful to bypass |
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| Most travellers decide to bypass the town of Kashan on their way from Tehran to Esfahan or vice versa. And that is a pity, because Kashan has enough to keep you busy. <more> | ||||
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Tehran's bazaar - one million shops! |
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| A visit to Tehran’s bazaar is a sensation. We were told by locals that Tehran’s bazaar is the world’s largest, with more than a million shops!. <more> | ||||
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Tehran - Iran's capital city |
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| Tehran is a very busy and traffic wise a chaotic city. It is a challenge for pedestrians to get around in the city. But once you got some experience and courage, it isn’t that bad. <more> | ||||
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Oman - exceptionally beautiful |
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| Oman is an example of a country where you need your own set of wheels to fully enjoy it. There is a limited form of public transport and many sights are remote. So, we decided to rent a 4WD. <more> | ||||
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Doha - Qatar's window to the world |
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| Doha is Qatar's centre point of gravity. The economic boom of this tiny Gulf country is most visible here. Skyscrapers rise from the desert sand like mushrooms. <more> | ||||
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Manama - Bahrain's capital city |
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| Manama is the capital city of Bahrain and one of the major cities in the region. Manama means 'sleepy city', but is this a true description for this city? <more> | ||||
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Kuwait City - where tradition meets modernity |
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| Kuwait was for us the introduction to the Gulf Region. We decided to go and we didn't regret it. Kuwait City is a city where Arabic traditions meet the modernity of the oil era. <more> | ||||
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Papua's Baliem Valley - still very traditional & fascinating |
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| The Baliem Valley is a popular travel destination in Papua. At first we were reluctant to go there, but we eventually did. And we didn't regret it. It is still a very traditional and fascinating destination. <more> | ||||
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Wasur NP: a perfect Papuan experience |
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| It is already a long standing dream to visit Papua. We were one time in Papua before, in 2009, when we only visited the Arfak Mountains near the city of Manokwari in the Vogelkop-area. <more> | ||||
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Banda Islands - a visit to the spice islands |
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| There are not many places in Indonesia that are interesting for both for its natural beauty and its history. The remote group of spice islands called the Banda Islands is such a destination. <more> | ||||
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Kei Islands - Maluku's beach paradise |
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| When you ask people about a beach paradise in Indonesia, there is a good chance that they mention Bali. But ssssttt ... there is a much better one: the Kei Islands. <more> | ||||
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Tiruchirappalli, one of South India's temple cities |
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| Tiruchirappalli is one of the main temple cities in the south of India (Tamil Nadu province). It is maybe not as famous as 'competitor' Madurai, but the experience is certainly not less impressive. <more> | ||||
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Chennai, perfect gateway to India's south |
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| Chennai is India's fourth largest city. It doesn't have a lot of tourist attractions, but the city is still a perfect gateway to India's south. <more> | ||||
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Meteora, a fairy-tale experience in Greece |
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| One of the most beautiful sites in Greece is Meteora, a fairy-tale kind of area in Northern Greece. But it can be crowded, so come after the main season. <more> | ||||
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Albania, different sides |
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| Albania was always one of the least known destinations in Europe for us. It is not often in the news, so it is difficult to get a idea of this small Balkan country. <more> | ||||
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Thailand's night markets - mouth watering street food |
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| The Thai people love their food and have an outgoing personality, which has led to food stalls on nearly every street corner. Tasting street food is one of the must-do's in Thailand. <more> | ||||
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A brief introduction to Sri Lanka's violent past |
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| When you talk about Sri Lanka, many people still connect the country to the Tamil Tigers' struggle for an independent state in the east and north of the country. A brief introduction <more> | ||||
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Bundala NP - Yala NP - Sinharaja Forest Reserve |
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| Most people come to Sri Lanka to enjoy themselves on one of the many and beautiful beaches. But the country has so much more to offer, some great national parks for example. <more> | ||||
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Varanasi - brace yourself |
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| We looked forward to our visit to the city of Varanasi with mixed feelings. Varanasi is one of the holiest cities for Hindus and is known for the many pilgrims that visit the city every year. <more> | ||||
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Manaslu trekking - hiking in remote Nepal |
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| We looked for a spectacular trekking in Nepal that is not on the main tourist radar yet. We found the Manaslu trekking, and we didn't regret it.. <more> | ||||
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Faces of Kathmandu |
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| Kathmandu is one of the most atmospheric cities in Asia. Development didn't take off yet, so will will still find many places in the city where it seems that time stood still for centuries.. <more> | ||||
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Tibet - the roof of the world |
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| Tibet is still one of the most magical places to go on our planet and it is a dream destination for many travellers. But Tibet is changing fast, as result of the Chinese presence.. <more> | ||||
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Gobi desert - one of the world's harshest areas |
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| Most people have a wrong image of the Gobi desert. It is not the Sahara-like desert with almost only sand dunes. To the contrary, the Gobi desert is a diverse area with many surprises. <more> | ||||
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Eastern Mongolia - untouched grasslands |
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| The eastern part of Mongolia is rarely on the itinerary of travellers. And that is a pity. Eastern Mongolia offers you the possibility to experience the pure Mongolia, not yet spoiled by tourism. <more> | ||||
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Gānzī - an unpolished pearl in Sìchuān |
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| Gānzī is probably the nicest town we have visited during our trip to Sìchuān. It is a friendly Tibetan place with a great monasteries, friendly people and a spectacular vicinity for perfect hikes. <more> | ||||
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Lĭtáng - Tibetan atmosphere in China |
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| Lĭtáng was a big surprise to us. We thought that the Tibetan atmosphere could only be found in Tibet itself. But that was a mistake. Lĭtáng is as Tibetan as it can get. <more> | ||||
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Xiāngchéng - a great monastery |
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| We were a little bit disappointed after our visits to the towns of Dálĭ and Shangri-La in Yunnan. Our visit to Xiāngchéng was a needed refreshment. <more> | ||||
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Luzon - all of the Philippines on one island |
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| Luzon is the biggest island of the Philippines and also one of the most diverse. From sandy white beaches to high mountains. Everything the Philippines has to offer is present on Luzon. <more> | ||||
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Ship wreck diving in Coron |
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| When we decided two years ago to get our open water diving certification, we had in mind to dive once in a while only at places that are recognised as special diving spots. <more> | ||||
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Wùyuán - an example of rural China |
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| The area around Wùyuán is by many seen as the most beautiful example of traditional Chinese countryside. We decided to go and see for ourselves. <more> | ||||
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Jiŭhuá Shān - one of China's holy Buddhist Mountains |
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| The Jiŭhuá Shān Mountain in eastern-central China is one of the four holy Buddhist Mountains of the country. For many Buddhist pilgrims a place to go. Also for us. <more> | ||||
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Huáng Shān - winter wonderland |
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| The Huáng Shān Mountains are seen as one of the top-10 sights in the whole of China. The spectacular granite peaks in combination with the pine trees are unrivaled . <more> | ||||
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Around Ninh Binh - a great day trip |
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| Ninh Binh, just a couple of hours south of Hanoi, is often ignored by travellers. And that is a pity, because in its vincinity there are some nice things to see. <more> | ||||
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Mekong delta - a fascinating water world |
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| The Mekong delta in Vietnam is a water world where boats, houses and even floating markets float upon endless rivers and canals. It is a perfect place to experience the life on the water. <more> | ||||
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Hanoi - the old lady of the orient |
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| It is such a pity that so few capital cities in south-eastern Asia weren't able to keep their traditional Asian character while they developed. But there are exceptions. Hanoi is such a place. <more> | ||||
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Singapore - a city begging to be explored at night |
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| The heat in Singapore is often difficult to bear during the day, also for locals. That is the probabaly the reason why the city really comes alive in the evening. <more> | ||||
