My Middle East / Near East / Central Asia trips
Tajikistan 2 September 26 – October 7, 2018
Dushanbe, Panjakent, Sarazm, Khujand & Iskanderkul October 1 – 7
Tajikistan 1 September 26 – October 7, 2018
Murghab, Langar, Khorogr and Kaka Khum September 26 – 30
Middle East 3: Qatar January 4 – 6, 2016
I don’t know Qatar though I have spent a few hours in Doha awaiting a connecting flight. As Qatar Airways has a direct flight to Maldives, I decide to make a brief stop-over in this rich Gulf country after Lebanon.
Middle East 2: Lebanon January 2 – 4, 2016
January 2 &3, 2016: Tyre, Maghdouché, Sidon & Baalbak, Lebanon; January 4-6, Doha, Qatar
Middle East Lebanon December 29, 2015 – January 4, 2016
December 29, 2015 – January 1, 2016: Beirut, Jeita, Harissa & Byblos I have always been fascinated by Lebanon, home to a civilisation going back to around 3500 BC. Being one of the oldest countries in the world, it boasts a rich pre-Biblical history with five World Heritage Sites.
London – Moscow (9): Holy Land February 14-25, 2013
Israel: Nazareth, Sea of Galilee and Acre February 23-25
London – Moscow (8): Holy Land February 14-25, 2013
Israel: Jerusalem February 17 – 22
London – Moscow (7): Holy Land February 14-25, 2013
Israel: Tel Aviv and Jaffe February 14-16 Holy Land, the area where the State of Israel is today, is holy for all Abrahamic religions including Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Bahὰ’i Faith. It has been on my bucket list for decades. I was thrilled when I landed in Israel and met my Israeli friends, Nilly and … Continue reading
57 Days in Central Asia & the Balkans: Epilogue
Both the Silk Road and the Balkans have long been on my wish list. Finally I have come to see these two fascinating regions. Comparing with my 72- day overland journey to nine West African countries earlier this year, this 52-day trip to ten countries in Central Asia and the Balkan Peninsula is smooth, … Continue reading
Central Asia (11) Turkmenistan September 20 -24, 2012
30- day Overland: Day 28 – 30