Samarkand: the art of handmade paper

Near Samarkand there is an operating paper mill, where craftsmen make by hand famous Samarkand paper on ancient technologies.Whenever people engage their hands and minds to make paper, there is a continuing opportunity for evolution of the craft.

The Red Fort (Lal Qila), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi

Did you know that India has nearly 3,700 historic monuments, including 31 UNESCO world heritage sites. Among them is the Red Fort, the largest historical structure in Old Delhi and one of the most popular tourist destinations. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

Wadi Rum: Jordan’s fourth UNESCO World Heritage site

Wadi Rum is Jordan’s fourth UNESCO World Heritage site, joining Petra, Quseir Amra, and Um er Rassas on the list of unique sites which are considered to be of outstanding universal value to humanity. Jordan would be campaigning for the Dead Sea to be named as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Popular wedding photography locations in Uzbekistan

In the life of the Uzbeks, from birth till the dying day, no event is as significant as wedding. Nearly everyone gets married and, despite the huge cost, all the newlyweds yearn for an extraordinary wedding.

Bukhara: the Holy

Bukhara, the Pillar of Religion, the beauty of the spirit, one of the seven sacred cities of the Muslim East can surprise even the most experienced traveler. Known as the Shining Pearl of the Silk Road, the city is more than 2,500 years old.