When people speak of Uzbekistan, their mind go to the awe-inspiring Islamic architecture of the Registan in Samarkand or the Kalon Minaret in Bukhara or the walled city of Khiva, which is quite unfortunate, because the country’s capital city, Tashkent is just as amazing.
Destinations
A lawyer turned writer and traveler takes your on an exciting journey from one place to another bringing you interesting stories and experiences – from the mysterious nation of North Korea or the grasslands of Mongolia or the savannas of Africa, she has seen it all.
Giethoorn: A picturesque village with no roads
I was attracted to the beautiful town of Giethoorn by all the pictures I saw of it – which made it seem like a modern fairytale.
Bruges, a city from the past
Bruges, the capital city of the West Flanders province in Belgium is quite charming and enchanting in a fairytale sort of way.
A fairy- ride across the enchanted Komani Lake
Lake Komani lived up to its hype, reputation, and my expectation. In short, it was magical.
Luxembourg and its unbeatable charm
But if you are visiting Western Europe and ready to stray off the beaten path, then Luxembourg could be the best choice.
City of winds in the Land of Fire
The city’s location on the southern tip of Absheron Peninsula makes it susceptible to constant, bone-chilling winds. However, in the summer months, these winds literally become the breath of fresh air! In Persian language, Baku translates into pounding winds.