Bishkek doesn’t really have much of a reputation of being one of the premier world capitals, and is used more as a base from which to explore Kyrgyzstan. It’s easy to see why Bishkek fails to get the love, since it’s a new city full of Soviet era bleak concrete blocks, while lacking the […]
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Can You Do Central Asia on a Budget?
When we think of travelling Asia many believe that you can survive on about $10 a day or something equally ridiculous, but the moment you put a search into Google to get more information on traveling in Central Asia, you’re posed with the depressing reality that tripping through the Stans is not going to […]
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Tips for Driving in Central Asia
Central Asia might be a place tucked away at what feels like the end of the world, but it’s a vast place. Kazakhstan alone is one of the largest landlocked countries in the world, and Uzbekistan itself is no shy and small place either. With vast and varying lands, ancient cultures and being one […]
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Central Asian News Roundup
We’ve already shown you the weird sites of Central Asia, but what about the strange going events that are happening there? To give you and idea about Central Asia’s unique world, we’ve compiled a list of some of the headlines to make it out of the Stans this week. Here is some Central Asian […]
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The Weirdest Sites in the Stans!
Central Asia is already a bizarre place in the world. For many it’s hidden land of legend, sounding like something out of an Indiana Jones movie or the homeland of a James Bond villain. But with the sweeping steppes, rolling deserts, high mountain peaks and deep lakes, Central Asia is an area rich in […]
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Traveling Through Central Asia? How to Stay Connected on the Road
One of the joys of traveling through Central Asia is the feeling of being at the edge of the world, being cut off from all the stresses and responsibilities from back home for a few weeks. However, just sometimes it’s good to check in with family and friends, boast with epic photos on social […]
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Central Asia’s European Frontier – The Volga Delta
On the edge of Europe, dipping into the European side of Kazakhstan, the Volga Delta is the largest of its kind in Europe. The river itself plays an iconic role in Russian life, winding round the European part of the country for over 3500km before emptying into the Caspian Sea. The Volga Story The […]
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What to Eat in Central Asia
To the first time traveller, the cuisine in Central Asia might conjure up daunting images resembling something out an Indiana Jones movie, and while Central Asia’s cuisine is unique, we’re going to help you by breaking it down region by region, giving you a little background knowledge for your next trip! Kazakhstan […]
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Kyrgyzstan – What to See and Do!
Kyrgyzstan is one of Central Asia’s most welcoming destinations, and being one of the only countries in the region that allows many tourists in visa free, it’s easy to see why most travelers looking to sample Central Asia make a bee-line to Kyrgyzstan. While Kyrgyzstan seems to miss the glamour of neighboring Uzbekistan’s Silk […]
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Karakalpakstan – the Stan within the Stan
Living under the shadow of the Aral Sea disaster, this region in Uzbekistan spreading for miles across a salty desert has mostly earned its international reputation in travel for its disaster tourism. However, while Karakalpakstan may lack the plush beauty you’ll find in Samarkand’s turquoise colored domes or the fertile Fergana Valley, this region […]
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Top 7 Markets in Central Asia
With a legacy such as the Silk Road, it goes without saying that Central Asia is famed for its markets. It’s inevitable that there will be some romantic notion accompanying a bazaar in Samarkand and other iconic Silk Road cities, but which are Central Asia’s best markets? Here are the best markets in Central Asia. […]
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The 7 Best Lakes of Central Asia
Central Asia might be locked away from the Oceans of the world, bordering only on the Caspian Sea, which by most definitions is a very large saline lake, and along with the disappearing Aral Sea, the region might feel parched of its water source. However, the Stans of Central Asia sport some of the world’s […]
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