"Not all those who wander are lost." ― J.R.R. Tolkien
Posts tagged ‘Silk Road city’
Central Asia’s holiest city, Bukhara, is a pedestrian-friendly, Unesco-listed town full of architectural gems.
Samarkand is one of Central Asia’s oldest settlements. A key Silk Road city, it sat on the crossroads leading to China, India and Persia, bringing in trade and artisans. Many have ruled here, including the Turks, Arabs, Persians, Mongolians, and of course, Genghis Khan. It…
Kashgar was one of the places that I was looking forward to visiting the most. It sounded really different, a little bit mysterious, and the mix of cultures appeals to me. Its remoteness and history also appeals. It is the westernmost city in China, and…
A Fish Called Wander 