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 of experiences that will leave you enchanted.

While this blog may seem incomplete, I only post for countries where I’ve actually traveled.

Hazrati Imam Mosque complex with tiled dome, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Hazrati Imam Mosque complex with tiled dome, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Antique Maps of the World Map of Asia Abraham Ortelius c 1570
Antique Maps of the World Map of Asia Abraham Ortelius c 1570
Crowd of pilgrims approaching Ganges ghats in Varanasi, India
Crowd of pilgrims approaching Ganges ghats in Varanasi, India
UDAIPUR, INDIA - OCT 24, 1988 - Rajasthani woman weighing vegetables in market,Udaipur, India , Asia
UDAIPUR, INDIA – OCT 24, 1988 – Rajasthani woman weighing vegetables in market,Udaipur, India , Asia
Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
SAMARKAND – NOV 15, 2023 – Golden interior of the tomb of the gur emir amir temur mausoleum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Colorful vegetables for sale at the Central Market of Hoi An, Vietnam
Colorful vegetables for sale at the Central Market of Hoi An, Vietnam
Tourist helps wash an elephant, Elephant conservation camp near Kalaw Myanmar (Burma)
Tourist helps wash an elephant, Elephant conservation camp near Kalaw Myanmar (Burma)

By 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