6 Quick Links: Silk Route 2012

I read a lot of things about the Silk Route these days.  Here is a selection of a few posts from my favorite travel bloggers and one bonus link I think is just a neat idea.  If you like what you read, please let these bloggers know in the comments.

Turkish Recipies – From the Expat blog Turkeys for Life.  These guys post some great pics and stories with insights from their lives in Turkey.http://www.turkeysforlife.com/2011/12/turkish-food-recipes-2011-favourites.html

Tehran Markets, in Pictures – From Angela Corrias at Chasing the Unexpectedhttp://www.chasingtheunexpected.com/2011/10/tehran-in-pictures-local-markets-and-sweets-shops/

Beautiful Panoramic Photo of Shah-e-Cheragh Mosque in Shiraz, Iran – from Uncornered Market, check out all their posts, the pictures are fantastic!http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2011/12/shah-cheragh-mosque-shiraz-panorama/

           Karakol Lake – photo by Christine McDonald

Cycling the Pamir Highway – 10 Questions with Christine McDonald on Travelling Two's blog.  Great stories and advice from people who have been there and done that. http://travellingtwo.com/resources/10questions/pamir-highway

Video of Turpan, China – Not a travel blog but a series of videos from the Silk Road Music Project.  Part 10 of a series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sEWIKW15Ss&feature=youtube_gdataBonus Link:

The Worlds Cheapest (and lightest?) Multi Tool for bike repair – DIY –http://www.biketinker.com/2011/projects/worlds-cheapest-multi-tool/