Tag Archives: Turkmenistan
Tuesday Train – Ashgabat in Turkmenistan
Back in 2018 I undertook a single train journey in Turkmenistan, from the capital to Mary in the east of the country. We were informed that we were not allowed to take photos. I however got permission to take just one, though as you might expect I sneaked a few more in! Ashgabat has many […]
Tuesday Train – Ashgabat in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan was visited in 2018, a rather odd but fascinating country. We took a train from capital Ashgabat eastwards to Mary as we made our way to Uzbekistan. Officially you were not allowed to take photographs but I negotiated to be allowed to take one but sneaked in a couple more!
Sunday Photo – Ashgabat Grand Mosque, Turkmenistan
My 2018 visit to Turkmenistan remains one of my most memorable ever. The capital of Ashgabat on the edge of the Karakum Desert was bathed in white marble and gold, typified by the Grand Mosque.
My Iconic Travel Moments – 2011 to 2019 (#4) – Turkmenistan
Number 4 – The Gate to Hell in Turkmenistan Turkmenistan was a truly amazing country to visit. From its surreal capital of Ashgabat to Ancient Merv and the city of Mary. One site however stands out as a truly memorable experience from my 2018 visit – the Darvaza Gas Crater in the remote Karakum Desert. […]
Tuesday Train Journey – Ashgabat to Mary in Turkmenistan
Today and every Tuesday I will be posting about an overseas train journey that I have made in the past. am reflecting on a trip that I made in 2018 from Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat to the eastern city of Mary. Having spotted a train travelling through the desert northwards from Ashgabat to Dashoguz close to […]
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My Iconic Travel Moments – 2011 to 2019 (#4) – Turkmenistan
Number 4 – The Gate to Hell in Turkmenistan Turkmenistan was a truly amazing country to visit. From its surreal capital of Ashgabat to Ancient Merv and the city of Mary. One site however stands out as a truly memorable experience from my 2018 visit – the Darvaza Gas Crater in the remote Karakum Desert. […]
Turkmenistan Train Trip
I am reflecting on a trip that I made in 2018 from Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat to the eastern city of Mary. Ashgabat to Mary by Train Having spotted a train travelling through the desert northwards from Ashgabat to Dashoguz close to the Uzbek & Kazakh borders, our excitement to be embarking on our only train […]
Monday Morning Blues – Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
The beautiful mosque just outside the Turkmenistan capital brings back wonderful memories, perfect for beating any Monday morning blues.
Sunday Sunsets – Darvaza Gas Crater in the Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan
A visit to the amazing Darvaza Gas Crater in the Karakum Desert in Northern Turkmenistan is an unforgettable experience. The fires have been burning for close on 50-years now, the result of an accident when the Soviet authorities were drilling for natural gas. The sunset in the desert is pretty ethereal as I hope this […]
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