39. Qazvin
Qazvin is another Iranan town, with another Iranian bazaar, but also with the Castle of the Assessins within reach.
bazaar
27. Kerman
Not the most attractive town, not the friendliest either, and on top of that, almost everything of mild interest was closed.
09. Tabriz
A wonderful city, with wonderful people, Tabriz has it all, from historical buildings to fresh fruit juice parlours and the best pastry shops.
05. Tehran (2)
Tehran does have its tourist sites, from bazaars to palaces and museums, although not all are equally fascinating.
44. Istaravshan
Back in the lowlands, Istaravshan is a pleasant town, with mosques and markets, and with our own palati experience
41. Dushanbe
Tajikistan’s attractive capital is booming and well looked-after, unlike so many other Central Asian cities, with a pleasant tree-shaded centre and lots of construction in its outskirts
34. Murghab
The capital of the Eastern Pamirs is a small village, notable for its cemetery and its container bazaar only, and for its scenery outside town
26. back to Bishkek
The way to travel in Kyrgyzstan is by minibus, quick and comfortable, which is what we did to get back to Bishkek
18. Osh
Kyrgyzstan’s second city, Osh, is in fact a rather small-town affair, but marked by both ancient myth and more recent history
17. Margilan
The silk capital of the Fergana Valley, Margilan is a friendly, colourful town where one can easily spend hours in the various bazaars