http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Julia+Feydman Travel Julia Feydman Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298079&ca=Travel The history and ancient culture of Central Asia make this region of the continent quite an exciting travel destination. A memorable bit of Central Asia history involves the trade route called Silk Road. It connected Asia with Europe and the Mediterranean, as well as Africa. Silk and other luxuries f... Travel Julia Feydman Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298082&ca=Travel Uzbekistan is home to some of the oldest cities in the world. As it is situated between two rivers, the Amu-Darya and the Sir-Darya, it was considered as the crossroads of the famed Silk Road, a lucrative trading route that ran through the center of Uzbekistan. The area has always been a haven for c... Travel Julia Feydman Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=268373&ca=Travel Kazakhstan At roughly half the size of the 48 contiguous United States, Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world, with spectacularly diverse geography and no shortage of places to visit. Northern forests gradually turn into wide flat steppes to more arid regions and finally to deserts in... Travel Julia Feydman Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=261276&ca=Travel This mountainous country, filled with natural beauty is often referred to as the Switzerland of Asia. The Tian Shan Mountains cover more than 3/4 of the land and furnish endless hiking and mountaineering opportunities. The remainder of country is varied, with the subtropical, fertile Fergana Valley... Travel Julia Feydman Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=261277&ca=Travel This largely arid country lies to the south of Uzbekistan, dominated by the Kara Kum desert in its center with mountains in the west and east. The country contains some of the world’s largest natural gas and oil reserves and is a major cotton producer. Historically, Turkmenistan has seen conquerors... Travel Julia Feydman Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=255372&ca=Travel Family in Central Asia starts with match making arrangements. A person who knows well both bride’s and groom’s family takes responsibility of arranging their marriage. Sometimes up to 3 or 4 people participate in this very important task. Most of the time it is an elder woman who has the wisdom gain... Travel Julia Feydman Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=254618&ca=Travel Uzbekistan lies at the heart of the Great Silk Road. For centuries, oases of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva brought respite to the caravans as they made their way across the desert. A tour through this country immerses you in the essence of the progress of civilization as it moved west. Today, Uzbekis...