Arabian Nights in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has the most beautiful architecture we have seen on the ancient Silk Road. For some reason, Aladdin’s theme song got stuck in my head. So I made this video.
Uzbekistan has the most beautiful architecture we have seen on the ancient Silk Road. For some reason, Aladdin’s theme song got stuck in my head. So I made this video.
Uzbekistan reminded me in many ways of my home country Zimbabwe, a land of incomprehensible procedures, corrupt police and worthless money.
Frequent fuel shortages make filling the tank a real challenge in Uzbekistan. Black market petrol traders almost destroyed our beloved car.
Sheep ass is a delicacy in central Asia, and its fat meat seems to turn up in the most unexpected places. Beware, the following list is for the adventurous only.
Kyrgyzstan is a country of hospitable people and stunning landscapes. Our favourite place would have to be Song Kol, a lake lost in the Kyrgyz mountains.
We had a few more encounters with the Kazakh police. Each time, we were amazed at how imaginative they can be when it comes to charging you with something.