Julia Feydman, has always been fascinated by the history and culture of Central Asian countries. Over time, her passion as well as many memorable trips to the area have grown into a successful U.S. based travel agency - East Site, Inc. Central Asia travel is one of the major routes her company specializes in.Visit her travel website East-Site.com today and discover Central Asia for yourself!
Central Asia Travel Destinations: Uzbekistan Uzbekistan lies at the heart of the Great Silk Road. For centuries, oases of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva brought respite to the caravans as they made their way across the desert. A tour through this country immerses you in the essence of the progress of civilization as it moved west.Today, Uzbekistan preserves this heritage while striving to bring its largely rural, historically nomadic...... Similar Editorial : Travel Asia by Jean Sutherland. | Source : Taiwan Attractions
Marriage Arrangements In Central Asia Family in Central Asia starts with match making arrangements. A person who knows well both bride's and groom's family takes responsibility of arranging their marriage. Sometimes up to 3 or 4 people participate in this very important task. Most of the time it is an elder woman who has the wisdom gained from prior experiences of arranging marriages, less commonly it is done by the parents of two...... Similar Editorial : Central Asia Travel Destinations by Julia Feydman. | Source : Taiwan Attractions
Central Asia Travel Destinations: Kyrgyzstan This mountainous country, filled with natural beauty is often referred to as the Switzerland of Asia. The Tian Shan Mountains cover more than 3/4 of the land and furnish endless hiking and mountaineering opportunities.The remainder of country is varied, with the subtropical, fertile Fergana Valley in the southwest to temperate foothills in the north. Kyrgyzstan's diverse geography and the...... Similar Editorial : Travel Asia by Jean Sutherland. | Source : Macau Travel
Central Asia Travel Destinations: Turkmenistan This largely arid country lies to the south of Uzbekistan, dominated by the Kara Kum desert in its center with mountains in the west and east. The country contains some of the world's largest natural gas and oil reserves and is a major cotton producer.Historically, Turkmenistan has seen conquerors from Alexander the Great to Islamic Arabs to Genghis Khan and Tamerlane, but maintained its nomadic,...... Similar Editorial : Travel Asia by Reed Floren. | Source : Macau Travel
