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Author: Cascoly
I've been exploring and leading trips for over 40 years. climbing & trekkng in the Alps, Andes, North American mountain ranges and the Himalaya. I'm retired from mountaineering now but world travels in Europe, Africa & Asia continue to expand my portfolio. Besides private travel, I now focus on escorting trips to India & Turkey. Other interests include wide reading in history and vegetable gardening / cooking. You can download digital images here, or find images at https://steve-estvanik.pixels.com. We have many thousands of images we haven't displayed yet; so, if you have a special need or request please contact us
Jewels of the Silk Road: A Grand Tour of Uzbekistan
It had been 40 years since I’d been in the Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan, so I was looking forward to our scouting trip in November 2023. Lutfi & I planned to lead a small group there in 2024. We stayed in small hotels within easy walking distance to the main sites, allowing comfortable walking… Continue reading Jewels of the Silk Road: A Grand Tour of Uzbekistan
Soul of the Silk Road: Discovering Asia’s Rich Heritage
Take a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes that define the diverse continent of Asia. In this blog, we embark on an exciting exploration of the distinctive regions of Turkey, China, India, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. Each destination offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, creating a mosaic… Continue reading Soul of the Silk Road: Discovering Asia’s Rich Heritage
Beyond Borders: Discovering Europe’s Hidden Gems with AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways is a river cruise company offering itineraries along the major rivers of Europe. The Rhine River is one of the major waterways in Europe, flowing through several countries including Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. AmaWaterways provides cruises that allow travelers to explore the scenic beauty, historical sites, and cultural attractions along the Rhine. These itineraries may start in cities like Amsterdam or Basel and include stops in cities and towns along the Rhine, such as Cologne, Strasbourg, and Basel.
Cascoly Image Galleries
Cascoly image galleries are supplements to our blog posts on individual travels, allowing display of many more images than are reasonable within those posts.
Image Gallery – Uzbekistan: Bukhara
Cascoly image galleries are supplements to our blog posts on individual travels, allowing display of many more images than are reasonable within those posts
Image Gallery – Uzbekistan: Khiva
Cascoly image galleries are supplements to our blog posts on individual travels, allowing display of many more images than are reasonable within those posts. Many of these images are already available as framed prints, greeting cards, coffee mugs, and other merchandise, but any image can be added on request. Or you we can email you… Continue reading Image Gallery – Uzbekistan: Khiva
Uzbek Air – A Safety Briefing You’ll Actually Enjoy
Who watches or even listens to those pre-takeoff announcements telling you how to fasten your seat belt and not to smoke? We were flying Uzbek Air from Khiva to Istanbul and found this brilliantly creative take on a tired meme More travel news, blogs and resources
Image Gallery – Uzbekistan: Samarkand
Cascoly image galleries are supplements to our blog posts on individual travels, allowing display of many more images than are reasonable within those posts. Many of these images are already available as framed prints, greeting cards, coffee mugs, and other merchandise, but any image can be added on request. Or you we can email you… Continue reading Image Gallery – Uzbekistan: Samarkand
Istanbul – Byzantine Marvels and Sultan’s Splendors
Istanbul is a vibrant and historically rich city located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The largest city in Turkey it’s the country’s economic, cultural, and historical heart. With a population of over 15 million people, Istanbul is one of the most populous cities in the world.