The impressive entrance to Hisor Fortress. The famous twin towers and baked-brick gateway are the site's most recognisable feature and incorporate some of the oldest surviving elements of the fortress.
29 Jun

Historical Hisor Fortress of Tajikistan

Nina Beilby
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Central Asia,  Destinations,  Tajikistan,  Travel
Just 30 kilometres west of Dushanbe sits Hisor Fortress, one of Tajikistan's most important historic sites. For more than 2,000 years this strategic hilltop stronghold has been destroyed, rebuilt, occupied and restored by successive empires. While much of what stands today is a sympathetic reconstruction, enough remains to transport you...
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10 Mar

My Favourite Travel Hack: The Wise Card

Nina Beilby
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Travel,  Travel Tips
I travel quite a bit, and over the years I’ve tried just about every way of managing money overseas — cash, bank cards, travel cards, and a few expensive mistakes along the way. These days I keep it simple and use the Wise card. What I like most is how straightforward...
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