Khiva, Uzbekistan Our first stop in Uzbekistan was Khiva. Khiva is an ancient city (UNESCO WH), located in an oasis in the desert. Benefiting from the life-blood of the Amu Darya river system, these waters have sustained Khiva as a major trading hub on the Silk Road for over 2000 years. With our arrival delayed, … Continue reading Uzbekistan
Month: September 2026
Reflections – month two
When flying to exotic lands, we are used to experiencing marked differences between distant nations. However travelling by car between countries, we time and again found that people don’t exist in isolated nations, segregated by hard political and cultural borders. Over land, the world feels more like a continuum. Individuals inhabit a unique point in … Continue reading Reflections – month two

