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
Category: Asia
Turkey & Turkmenistan
Istnanbul, Turkey We flew to Turkey on the 25th of August. A relatively swift journey, with a taxi ride to our Airbnb in the Galata region of Istanbul. We were joined by Emma and Mark a few hours later, and after hello’s and much chat, we ate at a local restaurant, overlooking the Galata tower. … Continue reading Turkey & Turkmenistan

