Timbuktu – old trade and university town in Sahara desert, Mali

Timbuktu was a world centre of Islamic learning from the 13th to the 17th century. In its Golden Age, the town’s numerous Islamic scholars and extensive trading network made for a important book trade: together with the campuses of the Sankore madrassah, an Islamic university, this established Timbuktu as a scholarly centre in Africa. Timbuktu … Continue reading Timbuktu – old trade and university town in Sahara desert, Mali

Angkor temples – 7th wonder of the World

Temples of Angkor – Seventh Wonder of the World, Worlds largest historic site was built in 12th century by Khmer ruler  Jayavarman II.  It was hidden in jungle until 20th century, when it was re-discovered and renovation started. Unfortunately all renovation works were canceled during red Khmer period and today some pieces are re-assembled and left … Continue reading Angkor temples – 7th wonder of the World

Ballooning over 2200 temples of Bagan – all times best adventure

At sixth day of our Myanmar Expedition we arrived to Bagan. Bagan (Pagan, Arimaddanapura) was one of ancient capitals of Mandalay. This is surreal place – between 11 and 13 sanctuary here, in Ayeyarwady river valley, they built more than 2200 temples and pagodas. To explore this wonder, you have to cover around 41 square … Continue reading Ballooning over 2200 temples of Bagan – all times best adventure

Searching for savage in North jungle of Laos

Some informed people told us that a real and authentic primitiveness in Southeast Asia can be still found only in the north uplands of Laos. Arriving at Bangkok, we immediately looked for options to go further north. So we bought tickets to the first local flight, that would lead us north – to the provincial … Continue reading Searching for savage in North jungle of Laos

Takla Makan – who comes in, never comes out.. – MOVIES

    Takla Makans. Pasaulē otrs lielākais smilšu tuksnesis. Un visbriesmīgākais, jo uiguru valodā takla makan nozīmē: „kas tajā ieiet, no tā vairs neiznāk…”. Kad plānoju Ķīnas ekspedīciju, man patrāpījās pāris grāmatas par zviedra Svena Hedina Takla Makana ekspedīciju. Stāsts bija gana dramatisks – Svens Kašgarā nolīga 8 kamieļu karavānu un 4 pavadoņus, lai šķērsotu … Continue reading Takla Makan – who comes in, never comes out.. – MOVIES

Wulingyuan rock pillars, Zhangjiajie, China

    …tādā vīzē pārvietojoties, pēc diennakts un 860 km sasniedzam Zhangjiajie (Cjan-Cjan-Cje) – vienu no skaistākajiem klinšu stabu apgabaliem uz mūsu planētas. Kā izkāpuši no vilciena, nolemjam pabrokastot t.s. vietējo iestādē. Atklāti sakot, citas jau tādā Ķīnas vidienē nemaz arī nav. Pamatēdiens – rīsi savā sulā – ūdenī, kurā tie novārīti. Tam klāt pelmeņi, … Continue reading Wulingyuan rock pillars, Zhangjiajie, China