Central Asia Articles
The Altai Mountains? Where the h#** is that? – Ust-Kamenogorsk, East KazakhstanAt 3 a.m. at an airport in Kazakhstan, a 16-year-old girl and her chocolate chip cookies break the ice.
Wedded to Kyrgyzstan – KyrgyzstanStephen Munnion explores a country with only 4.5 million people.
Hot Sweat and Tears – Life in a Central Asian Banya – KazakhstanHot, naked and sweating, Tim Healing decides that banyas are an excellent asset to Central Asia.
Aksu Jabagly and the Hidden Valley – Aksu Jabagly National Park, Kazakhstan
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The Basics
Country: Kazakhstan
Where is it?: Kazakhstan is in central Asia, northwest of China.
Why do people go here?: I f you want to see how the then Soviet Union failed with its community experiment, then Kazakhstan is the place to see. Don’t expect much – expect nothing!
What are the main entry [...]
Kyrgyzstan Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Where is it?: Kyrgyzstan is in central Asia, west of China.
Why do people go here?: If you want to see true traditional Cental Asia, then this is the place to start.
What are the main entry points?: A few flights land in Bishkek although they are sometimes difficult to find. The best way to [...]
The Basics
Country: Tajikistan
Where is it?: Tajikistan is in central Asia, west of China.
Why do people go here?: Most true hardcore mountain lovers come to Tajikistan to check out some of the biggest peaks in the world.
What are the main entry points?: Most travelers reach Tajikistan from flights for [...]
Turkmenistan Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Turkmenistan
Where is it?: Turkmenistan is central Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Kazakhstan
Why do people go here?: Few people make it to the remote Turkmenistan, since much of it are barren and isolated. However, if you want to see real nomadic culture, this is where you [...]
Uzbekistan Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Uzbekistan
Where is it?: Uzbekistan is central Asia, north of Afghanistan.
Why do people go here?: Although it offers the famous silk road and could be a huge tourist draw, Uzbekistan is a nightmare for independent travelers, as the state run tourism agencies controls your entire experience. If you can [...]
Sergei: A Lost Spirit – KyrgyzstanAfter living through the Russian equivalent of the
