My Little Friend and his bike in Shahrisabz

February 16th 2014
80% of Uzbekistan is covered by desert and I knew I would be doing a lot of cycling in empty areas where tedious barren scenery unfolds for hundreds of kilometers. I already crossed the huge Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang Province, and although I am very happy and proud to have done it on my bike, I can’t say this was the most thrilling part of my trip. So when in Samarqand I realized I could hea ... read more

Asia » Uzbekistan » Shakhrisabz

Russia conquered Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after World War I was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic set up in 1924. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain... ... read more

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Jeremy Chiron

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I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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