The most beautiful landscapes of Kyrgyzstan
byKyrgyzstan is a mountainous oasis in the desert steppes of Central Asia, enclosed by the celestial Tien-Shan mountain ranges, with countless glaciers and lakes,…
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Kyrgyzstan: Things to know
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We drew a route from Portugal to Japan, and were happy to find out that Kyrgyzstan would be on our way. Because we are…
How to build a yurt – yurt life in Kyrgyzstan
byIn this article, we will explain how to build a yurt and will explain about yurt life in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz head to the…
Traditional silk production Uzbekistan (Margilan)
byThis article is about the traditional silk production in Uzbekistan, where factories (such as the one we found in Margilan) still produce silk in…
The Border Crossing – Beyneu (Kazakhstan) to Uzbekistan
byBelow is some useful information about the Border Crossing from Beyneu (Kazakhstan) to Karakalpakistan (Uzbekistan), as well as a more detailed summary of the…
China, a place of different dimensions
by“It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books” (Chinese proverb) What do we really know about China? About…
The Essence of Incredible India
byIncredible India! ‘You love it or hate it’. This is what people told me before the trip. For me, it seemed pretty obvious that…
Sailing Across the Titicaca Lake
byIf you ever want to feel some sea wind while being in a mountain area, Titicaca lake can be your destination. It was here…
Carnival in São Vicente (feathers and mandingas)
bySome say there is more than one Carnival in São Vicente (Cape Verde). One is the Mandingas Carnival and the other one, as Cesária…
The Tbourida in Morocco (also called Fantasia)
byIf you are planning to visit Morocco in October, there is an event that you just cannot miss. Head to El-Jadida, a city situated…
Águeda – City of Rainbow Umbrellas
byAfter seeing so many beautiful photos of Águeda, I decided that next time I went to Portugal I would find the time to discover…
The Infamous Death Road in Bolivia
byHave you ever experienced a descent of 3,500 metres in a few hours? Mountain, fog, rain, and then sun, bike, thrill, adrenaline, excitement, rainforest……
My Mother and Mexico
byWhile my mother and I were on our tour of the Yucatán peninsula, one of the first things she would tell locals was that…
The Barcelos Rooster, or how a roasted rooster saved a man’s life…
byThe best day of the week to go to Barcelos is on Thursdays! Why is that? Very simple, because it is the market day,…
Crossing the Chaco Austral – Paraguay
byAfter Uruguay our journey would continue through Paraguay, with almost no stops in between. Paraguay would serve as a bridge to reach Bolivia. However,…
Transit ‐ On the roads of Morocco
byFar from clichés or sightseeing of the big city of Marrakech and its surroundings. We take buses and taxis to hinterland. Whether in those…
Normandy – top 4 places to visit
byNormandy, a region to the north of Paris, which extends along the west coast, is today considered as a hotspot of battlefields from World War…
Oz, a graffiti wizard from Asunción, Paraguay
byHow I met Oz? I first heard about the murals from my first Couchsurfing host in Asunción, Yobana, right upon my arrival. She told…
Hurrah, hooray, yay! It’s time for the Schueberfouer!
byHurrah, hooray, yay! It’s time for the Schueberfouer! It’s that time of the year when the caravans come to town. Exciting! What we like the most…
Homage to Our Ultralight Tent
byFor all the nights that you, dear ultralight tent, have sheltered us, we raise our glasses! For the 100% rate of dry nights despite the…
