Africa Expeditions Desert Crossroads and Himalaya Monday, 03.08.2010, 05:57am (GMT)
Venture to fabled lands crisscrossed for centuries by camel caravans making a brisk trade in salt, silk, ivory, gems, and precious metals.
In Mali, explore legendary Timbuktu and drink tea with nomadic Tuaregs. In Egypt, encounter the monumental achievements of great pharaohs at Luxor, or fly deep into the Western Desert to experience an ancient way of life that still thrives at Sîwa Oasis. In Jordan, step through the sacred halls of the great city of Petra. In India, behold the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal. And in Bhutan, experience the spectacular sweep of this tiny Himalayan kingdom and uncover a fascinating Buddhist culture little changed by time.