Nukus: At the Farthest Reaches of the Desert Route
June 23, 2026
Lester takes a journey through the Kyzylkum Desert, highlighted by the ruins of three impressive fortresses and a visit to an unusual museum.
Lester takes a journey through the Kyzylkum Desert, highlighted by the ruins of three impressive fortresses and a visit to an unusual museum.
Lester shares memories and great photos of his visit to Bukhara, filled with history and Silk Road traditions
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Approaching Bergen by Air Bergen is a city of paradoxes. It’s Norway’s second-largest city, but it feels in many ways like a small town. It’s the second-oldest city, but only in a few places does it seem older than 150 years or so. It’s…
Glancing up from the courtyard towards one of the intricately carved plaster facades of a palace inside Mehrangarh Fort, I spot this palace guardian inspecting the throng of visitors below.
As we drive through the pretty farmland of Normandy, with its pleasing apple orchards and pastures dotted with sheep and dairy cows, this impressive fortress emerges! We’re excited to be visiting it.!.