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The Silk Road

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Agingadventurer

Merv is sometimes listed as Merw and is located in the territory of Mary in Turkmenistan. Two of the major Silk Road routes merged just outside this prosperous city and it was perhaps the third largest city of all back … Continue reading →

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Banning Travel

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Agingadventurer

My heart breaks for all the refugees and other immigrants who are looking for sanctuary or just a chance to create a better life for themselves and their families….I am one of the privileged ones who was born in the … Continue reading →

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Utopia?

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Agingadventurer

It certainly is as close to perfection as any country I’ve visited. While there is some controversy about touring in Bhutan such as the mandated “per person spend” I found it to be worth every penny. Staying in locally owned hotels … Continue reading →

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