Trotting Soles in WHYTT Magazine
Unravelling the Silk Road in Uzbekistan
By Sophie Ibbotson, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador for Tourism to the UK; and Chairman of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs.
In this article, Sophie talks about discovering Uzbekistan through its textiles, fashion and shopping and has mentioned Trotting Soles as a bespoke tour provider for textiles and handicrafts tours in Uzbekistan.
‘Why on earth are you going there?’ This was the question friends asked when I told them I was travelling to Uzbekistan, a former Soviet republic sandwiched between Russia, China, and a host of fellow ‘Stans’. I had many answers, most built on the country’s Silk Road history and the ancient mystique of a place that […]
ICONS OF THE SILK ROAD If you dream of travelling the Silk Roads, Uzbekistan is the obvious place to start. In this blog you will be introduced to iconic sites and experiences which will bring those dreams to life. Uzbekistan is the heart of the Silk Roads, not only the geographical centrepoint of this international […]
An incredible country that does not cease to fascinate… Read all about journalist Suzanne Moore’s trip to Uzbekistan, were she travelled on a trip organised by Trotting Soles. The article was popular not only with The Telegraph readers, but also with the Uzbek media, who covered it on the Uzbekistan National News channel. […]
PRIDE OF THE ADRIATIC From the warm Adriatic Coast to the snow covered peaks of Durmitor & Prokletije National Parks, Skadar lake to Tara canyon, there is miles of unspoilt beauty and stunning landscapes. Cetinje, Kotor, Budva & Pljevlja offer a glimpse into Montenegro’s past. The countryside’s rustic charm, quaint villages and friendly people add […]
MYSTIQUE OF ANCIENT EGYPT Call it what you want, ‘An archaeologist’s delight’ or ‘A historian’s paradise’. The wonders of ancient Egypt do not fail to mesmerise you. Arrive into Egypt and enter the time machine……..and no, without any help from H.G.Wells!!! A visit to the Pyramids, Sphinx and temple complexes transports you back thousands of […]
