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Khiva, Uzbekistan: the Mysterious City at dawn

Exploring the cobbled streets of the walled city of Khiva at dawn was the highlight of our trip to Uzbekistan. Golden light, soft cotton clouds, (almost) deserted streets, not a sound apart from birdsong: in these exceptional conditions, the sleeping city seemed almost like a mirage in the middle of the desert.  Khiva was a […]

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Uzbekistan: travelling along the Great Silk Road 

Visiting Uzbekistan had been a dream of ours for many years: to explore this vast country in the heart of Central Asia, at the crossroads of so many cultures and traditions, and meet the people there. Discover its architectural treasures – a mosaic of blues – and its legendary cities, like Samarkand or Bukhara. Walk […]