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Category: Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan

Trans-Siberian Railway: Travel advice

Transmongolian Transiberian

Trans Siberian Railway: Travel advice. What is it? The trans-Siberian railway was once hailed ‘the fairest jewel in the land of the Tsars’. Crossing Russia, Mongolia and China, this web of tracks provides unrivalled views of a changing landscape and a journey through cultures from European Russia to the Pacific edge. From life aboard the […]

History of Persian Carpets

Persian carpet

History of Persian Carpets: From the Nomadic Tribes of Iran to Europe’s Richest | Small group tours Iran In addition to its gardens and mosaic tiles, Iran (formerly Persia) is famous the world over for the country’s intricate and striking textiles, specifically the handwoven Persian carpet. (A quick note regarding terms. “Carpet” and “rug” are […]

Questions about Kyrgyzstan for Senior Travellers

A yurt in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan

Questions we want to ask about Kyrgyzstan as a senior traveller. Odyssey Traveller specialises in crafting unforgettable experiences for senior and mature-aged travellers interested in learning whether as a couple or solo traveller. Providing adventure and educational programs to escorted small group tours since 1983. Odyssey has built up a reasonable knowledge bank to answer questions […]

Books to read about the Silk Road | Guide for Senior Travellers

A Map of the Ancient Silk Road

Best books to read about the Silk Road – a list for senior travellers The linking of Asia to Europe via Eurasia for conquest and trade since at least 120BC is a unique part of the worlds history. Along this collection of interconnecting pathways, tracks and roads people invaded other nations as well transported knowledge, […]