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Jewels of the Silk Road: A Grand Tour of Uzbekistan

View our Cascoly Travel 2027 Small Group Tours  Uzbekistan image galleries 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… 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

Back in the USSR – Part 2: Sweated & Feted – Bukhara & Samarkand

Jewels of the Silk Road: A Grand Tour of Uzbekistan Read about our recent trip to Central Asia with more image galleries Previously, on “Back in the USSR”: In 1984 I responded to an invitation from the Soviet Sports Committee to visit the  Pamir, Central Asia & the Caucasus.    We explored the steppes below Pik… Continue reading Back in the USSR – Part 2: Sweated & Feted – Bukhara & Samarkand