The Bartang Valley
The Bartang Valley – It is a less trodden route and veers away from the Panj River and up one of its tributaries.
The Pamir Highway – Kalai Khum to Rushan
…we arrived at the vibrant weekly market at Ruzvat. Six bridges connect Tajikistan with Afghanistan. These are points where weekly friendship markets run …
Setting off on The Pamir Highway
The M41 is better known as The Pamir Highway….built following much of old “Silk Route” tracks that traders had been using for more than 2000 Years.
Tajikistan – Gateway to The Pamir Mountains
Tajikistan – Gateway to the Pamir Mountains. Ancient Silk Routes run through the country and conjure up tales of explorers, such as Marco Polo.
Quilatoa Crater Lake
Quilatoa Crater Lake was my last stop in Ecuador and a magical way to bring a journey to an end. The views from the edge of the crater are breathtaking,…
Saquisili Indigenous Central Market
Saquisili Indigenous Central Market – Eighty kilometres and two hours south of Quito the market runs each Thursday morning. It is an active local market.
Quito
Quito – Below are photos I have taken of some of the wonderful sights and excellent examples of the well-preserved colonial architecture ……
To Bogota via Bucaramanga
The Museum of Gold in Bogota is home to the largest collection of pre-Colombian gold artefacts in the World. It is magnificent, and so I paid it a second visit.
Mompox – A Step back in Time
Mompox – a step back in time. The historical centre is home to excellent examples of old Spanish colonial properties. The river is an added bonus!
Journey to The Lost City
Journey to The Lost City – it’s name alone conjures up all the mystery that motivates a traveller. It is a tough journey but well worth it.