We do not normally arrange travel in advance, but for the Pamir Highway we made an exception. Traveling this route, from Osh in Kyrgyzstan to Khorog, or further to Dushanbe, in Tajikistan, is according to the various travel fora, not necessarily difficult to do with public transport, busses or just the back of a truck, … Read more
In iets meer dan een week rijden we van oost naar west over wat wel ‘het dak van de wereld’ genoemd wordt, de Pamir Highway van Osh in Kirgizië naar Khorog in Tajikistan, met een omweggetje langs de grens rivier met Afghanistan. Een geweldige ervaring, door kleine dorpjes en kleurige markten, omgeven door de allerhoogste bergen. Om … Read more
Some impressions and observations that haven’t been covered yet, during our Central Asia trip
Back in the lowlands, Istaravshan is a pleasant town, with mosques and markets, and with our own palati experience
The area around Penjikent is home to two ancient cities, and, from the looks of it, an even older winery
The Anzob tunnel, on the road between Tajikistan’s two main cities, is a nightmare; I show some video footage of the experience
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
In two days we drive from Khorog to Dushanbe, the last part of the Pamir Highway, and inevitably somewhat less exciting
Exploring Khorog’s attractions, further down the Whakan Valley, and adventure travel to the high ranges of the Shakdara Valley
Another market, and once again a special one; just have a look at the portraits!