Uzbekistan: On the Golden Road to Samarkand with Jules Verne – Part 2
Arts and crafts have long flourished in Uzbekistan, reflecting the diverse culture of ethnic groups and ever-changing layers of history. Today, spurred by independence and growing tourism, traditional skills are proudly handed down from one generation to the next. From the old trading domes and Aladdin’s caves to glittering stores, the stunning displays simply take your breath away….
Uzbekistan: On the Golden Road to Samarkand with Jules Verne – Part 1
Cradle of culture for over 2000 years, Uzbekistan follows a legendary Silk Road lined with UNESCO cities. Natural disasters and troubled history have caused substantial destruction, but palaces, fortresses, madrassas and mosques still dazzle visitors, beautifully restored with a fair degree of artistic licence….
Grand Tour of Namibia with Jules Verne
I travelled with Jules Verne on the Grand Tour of Namibia. Namibia is clean, safe and has excellent guides but if you want to see it all, expect long drives, often on gravel roads. Our accommodation was superb, full of character in stunning locations. Namibia is a great destination to discover the natural world, away from it all….