Silk Road

With many people keen to travel more, especially to explore unique countries and cultures, there is a rise in independent travellers setting out on their own adventures. China is a…

LOST CITY OF MERV: TRAVEL ESSENTIALS How to get to Merv By road: The journey will take around 5 hours from Ashgabat. If you choose to get a taxi, expect…

Beijing is one of the greatest ancient capital cities of the world. It is an eclectic mix of traditional and modern, and it houses many prolific monuments, temples and attractions…

Don’t be put off by the back alley in Suzhou Hutong to reach Peking Station Hostel Beijing. As soon as you step inside you feel serenity with the warm decor,…

Bukhara, Central Asia’s holiest city is 2000 years old and is the most intact example of a medieval city in the area. This stunning ancient Persian city is on the…

Samarkand, the heart of the silk road, is an ancient city full of stunning architecture and fascinating history. At 2,750 years old, it is a similar age to Rome or…