Azerbaijan is full of hidden gems, and Sheki is one of them. You seldom find a small town with enough activities to pique your interest for more than a few days. Sheki was small, yet it had so much to offer that I stayed there for almost a week. The Sheki we know of today […]
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9 things to do in the cultural capital of Kashgar
Kashgar is a city full of charms and like no other. Despite being in China, Kashgar does not feel like a typical Chinese city. Yet its Uyghur identity and culture does not quite make it Middle Eastern or Central Asian either. I would say that Kashgar, home of the Uyghurs, is a unique blend of […]
3 ancient cities in Yunnan that you have to visit
There are thousands of ancient cities and towns in China, and hundreds just in Yunnan. Your time is precious, but you cannot decide which ones to visit. Which ancient places are worth your time? Here are six ancient cities and towns in Yunnan that are relatively more interesting, of which three of them should definitely […]
Why you should visit Yunnan when in China
Yunnan is seldom on the international tourist radar, simply because everyone is going to Beijing and Shanghai. While Yunnan cannot provide the glitz and glamour that the big cities are proud of, it offers what you can never find in the coastal regions of China. Here are nine reasons why you should visit Yunnan the […]
