Uzbekistan – Prestige of the Past

Uzbekistan – Prestige of the Past

UZBEKISTAN Prestige of the past Since ancient times, the Uzbek people have been holding an unusual tournament for men –called kupkari or ulak. Kupkari is an incredibly spectacular performance, when hundreds of equestrians fight harshly in clouds of dust for the...
Sri Lanka – Crocs anyone?

Sri Lanka – Crocs anyone?

SRI LANKA Crocs anyone?   Discovery Channel right on your doorstep! The Jetwing Vil Uyana in Sigiriya is now home to 20 baby crocodiles! With the help of Experiential Manager and Resident Naturalist, Chaminda Jayasekara, the nesting site of the hotel’s resident...
Egypt – A museum rises!

Egypt – A museum rises!

EGYPT A museum rises!   Eternal Egypt seems to be setting new standards in, well, eternity. Since construction work on the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo began in 2005, amateur archaeologists and Egypt enthusiasts have been waiting for what feels like an eternity...
India – entry restrictions eased

India – entry restrictions eased

INDIA Entry restrictions eased Great news from India, as the country opens its borders to fully vaccinated tourists. The rollback of the restrictions marks the first time since March 2020 that India allows foreign guests to enter the country via commercial flights....