Prominent places to visit in Denmark, the Land of Hygge, include the capital of Copenhagen and many other small towns surrounding it Best time to visit Summertime from June to August is best to visit and experience the warmth in cities Visa Schengen visa is valid here Getting In and around Copenhagen is the capital… Read More »Places to visit in Denmark
Norway has been one of the top 3 most favorite countries in Europe for me, along with Croatia and Switzerland. Norway is a paradise for nature lovers with snow clad mountains, sea, fjords and forests. You are allowed to camp anywhere in the country, so go on peaceful walking trails in any city or town.… Read More »Places to visit in Norway
Hungary is a less explored the Jewel of East Europe. Prominent places to visit in Hungary include capital Budapest and quiet towns around it Best time to visit Almost a year round destination, with May- September having pleasant climate Visa Schengen visa is valid. There might be stamping on passport at borders when you travel… Read More »Places to visit in Hungary
One of the most underrated but beautiful countries in Europe with beautiful landscape, colorful National Parks and best beaches. Dubrovnik has featured in series like Game of Thrones making it popular after the coverage. Capital Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Brac, Bol, Split, Dubrovnik are the best places to visit in Croatia Best time to… Read More »Places to visit in Croatia
With large roads, blue monuments, Samarkand is the ultimate silk route destination. Places to see in Samarkand include Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi-Khanym mosque Samarkand is very different from Khiva and Bukhara, more shades of blue than brown, larger sized and grander monuments. Don’t skip any of three cities thinking they are similar Registan: Most popular… Read More »Places to visit in Samarkand
Prominent places to see in Tashkent include the metro, Chor Bazar, Amir Temur square. Mountains of Ugam Chatkal National park including Chimgan, Charvak and Jade lake on the outskirts can be covered through a day trip We arranged this day tour through Zidulay travel, a local travel company which we found on Instagram (reachable on… Read More »Places to see in Tashkent
Ancient buildings, domes with a tinge of brown- My favorite among all silk road cities. Most places are within 5 km radius of the city. Prominent places to visit in Bukhara include the trading domes, Lyabi Haus square, Poi Kalan complex, Ark, Tower of Bukhara, Chor Minar, Chasma Ayub-Ismail Samani mausoleum, Sitora-i-mokhi palace Chor Minor:… Read More »Places to visit in Bukhara
A world heritage site and small city inside a fort that has everything within itself- a mosque, minar, mausoleum, market. Urgench is the nearest airport, an hour away from Khiva. Khiva also has a railway station connecting to Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent Khiva provides a good view of what to expect ahead in grander sizes at… Read More »Places to see in Khiva
The capital and hub city of Lao on Mekong river bordering Thailand. We came here to get back to India as major international flights are from this city. We spent an evening and morning before flight to go around. Prominent places to visit in Vientiane include Patuxai monument, Pha That Luang complex, banks of river… Read More »Places to visit in Vientiane
The erstwhile capital of Laos and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town is well maintained with Lao French architecture across all buildings in the town. It felt like a temple city similar to Udupi in Karnataka. Prominent places to visit in Luang Prabhang include the temples at the centre, Royal Palace, Chomsy peak, Kuang… Read More »Places to visit in Luang Prabhang