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Central Asia: Itinerary for 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakstan

February 14, 2016
Pre-travel  - Some notes on applying for Uzbekistan visa  - Getting free accommodation during transit from China Southern Airlines  - Booking Uzbekistan Airways online  - Breakdown of travel days and links to accommodation.  - Uzbekistan's favourite sons and some random tips on travelling around Uzbekistan China: Urumqi Day 1 - Layover in Urumqi Kyrgyzstan:...

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Ph(f)oto Friday: Dapanji

February 12, 2016
Actually I think they named it xiaopanji (small version of dapanji). The vege dish on the right is normal portion, the one of the left us jaw dropped when we were served. We can't finish them and asked for a doggie bag. The best way to transport something with sauce (even though we...

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Central Asia: Kazakhstan - Things to See/Do in Almaty

February 09, 2016
Sis described Almaty as "feel like KL but cooler weather". I must say I share a similar feel. I'm sorry Almaty but comparative to our stops in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, the people feels less friendly and helpful. I suppose it must've come with development. Almaty is definitely more developed than the balance of...

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Central Asia: Uzbekistan - Things to See/Do in Samarkand Part 2

February 06, 2016
Navoi Ko'chasi & Park 5. Hazrat-Hizr Mosque Hazrat Khizr Mosque is located at the south of Afrosiab settlement, just opposite the famous Siab Bazaar and Bibi Khanym  Mosque. It is the oldest Muslim religious buildings in Samarkand, and there's a cemetary on it's ground. The name of the mosque in Arabic means "green...

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