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    In Xinjiang, it is not an uncommon sight to see men crowd around in small groups taking part in some kind of culinary sharing sessions. What I've noticed is that they were usually male dominated. As such, this young girl caught my immediate attention. She struck me as a non-conformist, someone who goes out of the way to satisfy her own curiosity and acquire more knowledge, even if it's unconventional. I find myself standing there, observing her learning intently, in absolute amazement. I wanted to give her a penny for her thought. by: priscilla_ong Views[613] I chanced upon this bunch of kids along the back streets of Yarkand (Xinjiang, Western China) participating in what seems to be the most popular childhood activity in town. It requires a deck of round cards and the players' ability to toss each card against the ground perpendicularly so that it would bounce back up and override the opponent's card. Watching them in complete indulgence makes me realize; that games and fun take form in the simplest possible way, and does not always have to involve the latest electronic gadgets. Sometimes, it doesn't even matter what we do, as long as we have the right company. by: priscilla_ong Views[900] A peek into the life of a typical Uyghur family, in Xinjiang, Western China. It appears that bonding over a freshly sliced melon is an integral part of their culture. There is this great sense of intimacy that radiates from them, when you see them relishing the sweetness, in both the fruit as well as the kinship. by: priscilla_ong Views[975] This is exactly how I was greeted on my first day of travel to Xinjiang, Western China. It was difficult to sit through the entire slaughter, although I must admit there is evidently an interest in the transitional process. It does make me look at my plate differently, and wish it has remained as a black box that mysteriously transforms animals into something edible. It's highly controversial; but something in the children's eyes tells me that the shocked look on my face must have been quite disturbing for them too. by: priscilla_ong Views[481]
     
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    Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan by Motorbike

    TAJIKISTAN | Sun, 28 Jul 2013 | By uncommoncheros | Views [3338] | Comments [1] | Video

    The Central Asian Ring - an adventure tour on motorbikes via some of the most interesting roads of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan! A world called Central Asia. The tour will take us from the vast Kazakh steppes along the Zailiyskiy-... Read more >

    Tags: brian direen, brian direen, central asia, motorbikes, pamir, silk road

    Photos: Central Asia Route

    TAJIKISTAN | Thu, 25 Jul 2013 | By uncommoncheros | Photo Gallery

    The Silk Highway
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    Tags: anzob tunnel, central asia, pamir, silk road, tajikstan

    The Wild Wild West

    CHINA | Thu, 16 Oct 2008 | By travelheart24 | Views [1242] | Comments [4]

      If there were such a thing as a Uigher cookbook it would have exactly 5 recipes in it -- and 4 of them involve LAMB!  Lamb is good, the kebabs are great (kawap, in Uigher), but a girl can only eat so many sheep! The nan bread on the other ... Read more >

    Tags: camels, desert, fights, silk road, yurts

    The Marble City

    TURKMENISTAN | Sun, 1 Jun 2008 | By pushmorphine | Views [986]

    It took us almost two days to get from Turkmenbashi to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. The road was the worst we had been on yet, at some points we had to creep along at about 20 kph. We had a welcome break halfway through the second day when ... Read more >

    Tags: ashgabat, overland trip, pushmorphine, silk road, sunshine bus, turkmenistan

    Stranded on the Caspian

    TURKMENISTAN | Sun, 1 Jun 2008 | By pushmorphine | Views [838] | Comments [1]

    Let me start by saying this. If you are going from Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan do not take the Caspian Sea Ferry. Fly, drive through Iran, go up through Russia if you have to but for the love of god avoid the ferry. These ferrys make the cross channel ... Read more >

    Tags: caspian sea ferry, overland trip, pushmorphine, silk road, sunshine bus, turkmenistan

    Tbilisi (Day 2-4)

    GEORGIA | Fri, 16 May 2008 | By pushmorphine | Views [777]

    My plan was to spend my first full day in Tbilisi going up the Mount and then down through the Botanical Gardens into the Old City.  Nature, however, was not being very cooperative.  Not only was it still pouring but the all the surrounding hills were blanketed ... Read more >

    Tags: overland trip, pushmorphine, silk road, sunshine bus, tbilisi

    Tbilisi (Day 1)

    GEORGIA | Tue, 6 May 2008 | By pushmorphine | Views [882] | Comments [1]

    "You have a George Bush St?"  "Yes, Tbilisi, my city...is paradox,"  replied my driver as we careened through the rain pelted streets.  I was going to ask him to expand on the point but unfortunetely his English was only slightly ... Read more >

    Tags: overland trip, pushmorphine, silk road, sunshine bus, tbilisi

     

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