While the Central Asia Rally itself surely is the highlights among all our trips, there ares till some moments and some places which stick out. It was a tough choice, but here are our favorites from the 2018 rally! Splendid Silk Road Architecture We've seen the great Silk Road cities Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand a couple of times now, but there is always another alley and another ancient building with intricate mosaic work to discover. Khiva with its intact old town offers a unique glimpse into past times, while Samarkand and it's mixture of modernity and antique buildings give living history a new definition. Scenic Lunch Breaks Nothing beats a simple lunch of bread, tomatoes and sausage with a view like that and no other human soul in each direction for 100 km! While there are many spots to choose from during our 2 week long trip, Karakul Lake in Tajikistan on an altitude of more than 3645 with its bright turquoise water under the almost unnaturally blue sky, framed by snow covered mountain peaks, might easily be the most impressive one. Talking About Mountain Peaks... It might be quite a long drive just to get the perfect background for a picture with your, but it is definitely worth it! On the left side you can catch a glimpse of Afghanistan while climbing up what must be Tajikistan's most impressive road - steep cliffs and thrills to raise your adrenaline level all included. Private Guided Tours to Ancient Buddhist Sites The "hello children" of Central Asia are bound to steal every visitors heart. They've made it their mission to welcome every passing car with enthusiastic waving and a loud chorus of "hello". If you stop for a bit, they
While the Central Asia Rally itself surely is the highlights among all our trips, there ares till some moments and some places which stick out. It was a tough choice, but here are our favorites from the 2018 rally! Splendid Silk Road Architecture We’ve seen the great Silk Road cities Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand a
