Zhangye and the Rainbow Mountains of China are among the most incredible...
The spectacular deserts of Gansu, Western China, A visit to the famous...
Among the best things to do around Almaty, Charyn Canyon is a must, while less may know of Esik Lake. Both can be reached on a day trip from Almaty.
Arslanbob, Kyrgyzstan, Silk Road, Central Asia. This is said to be the birth place of all the walnuts in the world. People live inside this huge and magical forest, like in a fairytale. The harvest season is here, and we came to see how it is.
Bicycle touring up to Song Kul, a big alpine lake 3.000msl in Kyrgyzstan, here the nomads set their yurt camp (jailoo) in summer. We wonder if it is easier to bring the beasts up here than to cycle, because that is a nightmare.
Kyrgyzstan, Issyk Kul lake, Cholpon Ata town, First World Nomad Games. Play polo with a dead goat (Kok Boru or Buzkashi), throw your opponent from his horse in a tense Enish fight, or grab your bride (or slap your groom) in a Kyz Kuu race!
Xinaliq or Khinalug, The Highest Village in Europe – Azerbaijan Khinalug, spelled...
Adventure Travel in Azerbaijan: Ivanovka, the last Kolkhoz While looking for interesting...
Bicycle Touring in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan is not a prime tourist destination, anyway,...
Cycling the Georgian Caucasus to reach Kaishi, the village that should be...