Istanbul is one of my absolutely favourite cities in the world! A city which straddles Europe and Asia. A city where those two different continents merge and meld to form a wonderful mix of cultures. A city of fantastic history – first as Byzantium, then as the capital of the eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople, and
Curious about travelling to Iran? Iran is not what you might expect and I hope I can show you why. My solo travels in Iran draw the most attention and the most questions when I talk about my journey following the Silk Road from China, through Central Asia and eventually all the way to London. What
Visiting Shiraz was a highlight of my three weeks travelling solo through Iran. I remember it as a city of light and gardens. With it’s bustling bazaars, beautiful Persian gardens and home to a place filled with magical and exquisite light. I arrived in Shiraz after a six hour bus trip from the mud-brick city of Yazd. Nearly
Buildings the colour of pale sand are clustered in the centre. The occasional facade covered in detailed and dramatic tile work of azure, cobalt and turquoise add a striking contrast. The afternoon light is golden. This is Bukhara and it is full of magic. The great caravan city of Bukhara was once the capital of