
MIR is a Seattle-based, award-winning American tour operator reinventing travel since 1986. #travelwithMIR
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Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Douglas Grimes, President of #MIR Corporation, and Vice President Annie Lucas in #Seattle. For years, @MIRCorp has been at the forefront of crafting exceptional journeys across #CentralAsia, opening doors for #American travelers to experience one of the world’s most captivating regions.
Our conversation focused on unlocking the immense potential of #Uzbekistan, a land where ancient #SilkRoad cities, breathtaking architecture, and vibrant traditions come together to tell a story unlike anywhere else on #Earth. From the majestic domes of #Samarkand to the timeless streets of #Bukhara and #Khiva, Uzbekistan offers a rare blend of history, authenticity, and wonder.
We explored new ideas to bring this extraordinary heritage closer to travelers in the #UnitedStates - highlighting not only #Uzbekistan, but the broader #CentralAsian region as an emerging destination of global significance. With its rich culture, warm hospitality, and remarkable safety, the region stands out as one of the world’s most underrated tourism treasures - still largely undiscovered, yet ready to inspire millions.
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Bugun #Sietlda @mircorp prezidenti Douglas Grimes va vitse-prezidenti Annie Lucas bilan uchrashdik. Ko‘p yillardan buyon MIR Corporation #MarkaziyOsiyo bo‘ylab sayohatlarni tashkil etishda yetakchilardan biri bo‘lib, #Amerikalik sayyohlarga dunyoning eng jozibador hududlaridan birini kashf etish imkonini yaratib kelmoqda.
Suhbatimiz O‘zbekistonning ulkan turizm salohiyatini ochib berishga qaratildi. Bu zamin qadimiy Ipak Yo‘li shaharlari, hayratlanarli me’morchilik obidalari va rang-barang an’analari bilan dunyoda o‘xshashi yo‘q tarixiy hikoyani namoyon etadi. Muhtasham gumbazlari bilan mashhur #Samarqanddan tortib, betakror muhitga ega #Buxoro va #Xiva ko‘chalarigacha O‘zbekistonimiz tarix, asl madaniyat va ilhom uyg‘unlashgan noyob maskandir.
Biz ushbu bebaho merosni AQShdagi sayyohlarga yanada yaqinlashtirish yo‘llarini muhokama qildik. Nafaqat O‘zbekiston, balki butun #MarkaziyOsiyo mintaqasini global ahamiyatga ega yangi sayyohlik yo‘nalishi sifatida targ‘ib etish masalalariga to‘xtaldik. Boy madaniyati, samimiy mehmondo‘stligi va yuqori darajadagi xavfsizligi bilan bu hudud dunyoning eng kam kashf etilgan, ammo ulkan salohiyatga ega sayyohlik xazinalaridan biri sifatida ajralib turadi.
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Replying to @CNTraveler
@CNTraveler has unveiled The Best Places to Go in Europe in 2024, and our gem, #Kosovo, made the list. Discover why Kosovo is a must-visit destination this year.
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#mircorpusa #traveladventures #adventuretraveler #mircorp #cntraveler #priştina
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Replying to @CNTraveler
@CNTraveler has added Georgia's #Caucasus Mountains to the list of The 51 Most Beautiful Places in the World. The country boasts diverse landscapes, renowned wine regions, and an 8000-years of winemaking tradition.
Continue reading: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
#Travel #TRAVELNEWS
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Replying to @ArchDigest
@ArchDigest highlights Georgia's Katskhi Pillar in the "World's 11 Most Remote Monasteries." Rising 131 feet, this limestone monolith in Katskhi, Imereti, boasts visible church ruins on its 1615 sq. ft. top surface. Unclimbed until 1944. Explore more: mircorp.com/country/georgia/
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Replying to @60Minutes
@60Minutes reporter @Sharyn_Alfonsi explores Georgia. From the guardians of #GeorgianWinemaking at Alaverdi, to @Pheasantstears Winery, where John Wurdeman discusses efforts to revive ancient grape varieties & restore Georgia's #winemaking heritage. cbsn.ws/3T0NTF5
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RT @guardian: Tadej Pogacar the toast of Slovenia after a surreal Tour de France theguardian.com/sport/2020/s…
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Tadej Pogacar makes history as the first Slovenian to win the Tour de France and the youngest winner the race has seen since 1904 cnn.it/35TA6Yc
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#Slovenia is a #cycling nation that stunned the world with a 1-2 #TourdeFrance victory by @TamauPogi and @rogla. Eight out of ten Slovenes have a bike, and cyclists predominate in both the rural and urban landscape of Slovenia. (p: T. Jesenicnik, J. Gantar #photography) #tdftvs
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Non bread for sale in Tashkent - studded with raisins and walnut pieces, sprinkled with sesame seeds... all it needs is some quince or mulberry jam and that is breakfast.
Photo taken last year.
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NEW Budapest to Prague Private Train Tour.
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@mircorp @welovebudapest #Budapest #Prague @Jetsettersblog
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Explore China’s Silk Road + Tibet: Route of Monks + Merchants.
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@mircorp #China #Roadtrips @Jetsettersblog
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Did you know Poland is home to the largest castle in the world?
Built by Teutonic Knights in the 13th century Malbork Castle is the largest castle in the world measured by land area, located on the east bank of the River Nogat this @UNESCO site is a must visit 🏰
#VisitPoland
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Explore the mountains, architecture, and culture of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia on the new 15-day “Treasures of #SouthCaucasus” tour from @mircorp, Sept. 29-Oct. 13. PC: Martin Klimenta #luxurytravel
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A little #travel taster of three of the most fascinating #tourism destinations in #Europe. gourmetontheroad.blogspot.co… @mircorp – at Cygnet, Tasmania
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Leave me here, in Almaty, under a row of samovars, with plates of forest milk mushrooms, cherry borscht with lardo and pickles on the side.
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Replying to @mircorp
@mircorp So excited to collaborate with Douglas Grimes for our October 2021 group tour along the Silk Road! #SilkRoad #mircorp #AdventureAwaits #Travel #Uzbekistan #TravelBlog – at Wheaton, IL
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Why travel to Tallinn? Here are plenty of reasons, including visiting the Seaplane Harbour! #visittallinn #visitestonia Tallinn Puhka Eestis dailymail.co.uk/travel/trave…
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Pair of hexagonal fragments from Bibi Khanum (Samarkand) displayed in the new gallery of Islamic art @britishmuseum



































