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09. Balkanabat

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Balkanabat is a surprisingly large town, bigger than Turkmenbasy. And there is very little to do in terms of touristic attractions. A modern Orthodox church, with a basic, equally new iconostasis; a new mosque with four minarets and gold-glittering domes. All not particularly attractive.   It is spread out, wide avenues, and government buildings are, [...]
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26. Debrecen

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Debrecen has a lot of architecture to offer, as well as a pleasant pedestrianised centre with all the necessary facilities, in the October sun. Debrecen, Hungary’s second largest city, is a bit like Kosice in Slovakia. There is not a whole lot to see, apart from the old part of town, with its churches and [...]
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14. a day in Tbilisi

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Wandering through lesser-know Tbilisi we find a range of treasures, from a wonderful little museum to the massive old Soviet-style palatis.
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the Countryside

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Albania is a small country. It is also sparsely populated, with few urban centres, and most people living in the countryside. And a countryside it was!
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44. Istaravshan

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Back in the lowlands, Istaravshan is a pleasant town, with mosques and markets, and with our own palati experience
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12. around Veliko Tarnovo

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Several towns in the Balkan Mountains around Veliko Ranovo have their own attractions, of a widely varying nature
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  • The 10 Latest Entries to the Site

    • 14. Nowruz April 29, 2026
    • 13. Gonur Depe April 26, 2026
    • 12. Ancient Merv April 23, 2026
    • 11. Köw-Ata cave April 20, 2026
    • 10. Nokhur village April 20, 2026
    • 09. Balkanabat April 18, 2026
    • 08. the Yangykala canyon April 18, 2026
    • 07. Awaza April 9, 2026
    • 06. Turkmenbasy April 9, 2026
    • 05. Old Nisa April 6, 2026
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