Khorog Travel Guide + 7 Things to do in Khorog Updated January 2025, Khorog Travel Guide + 7 Things to do in Khorog was written in January 2020 I’ve spent a lot of time in Khorog over the years, probably more than any sane non-resident anyway. It’s a perfect base between trekking trips exploring the Pamirs […]
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Istaravshan Travel Guide + 9 Things to do in Istaravshan Updated January 2025, Istaravshan Travel Guide + 9 Things to do in Istaravshan was originally written in January 2020 If you’re looking for Silk Road architecture in the Tajik Fergana Valley, then you’re in the right place. Istaravshan is home to Tajikistan’s best collection of mosques,
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How to get to Sary Chelek, Kyrgyzstan Updated January 2025, How to get to Sary Chelek, Kyrgyzstan was originally written in October 2017 The Sary Chelek Nature preserve is a true highlight for those exploring these southwestern reaches of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan really is an up-and-coming destination. The only downside of destinations coming to prominence is that people
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Stop Stalin: The Definitive Guide to Finding Stalin in Asht, Tajikistan Stop Stalin: The Definitive Guide to Finding Stalin in Asht, Tajikistan was written by the creator of TDTM and was originally published in January 2025 Have you ever found yourself in a remote Tajik village, armed with nothing but a 10-year-old Russian news article
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Travel Karakalpakstan The Stan Within A Stan Updated January 2025, Travel Karakalpakstan: The Stan Within A Stan was originally written November 2017 Karakalpakstan makes up a sizable area of Uzbekistan– over one-third of Uzbekistan’s landmass. Once prosperous and powerful, Karakalpakstan was a fertile agricultural region. Now the region of Karakalpakstan has nearly been forgotten by the outside
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5 Things To Do In Osh, Kyrgyzstan + Travel Guide Updated January 2025, 5 Things To Do In Osh, Kyrgyzstan + Travel Guide was originally published in August 2020 The first time I arrived in Osh was after a long trip trekking in Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains and just after completing my first trip along the Pamir Highway. Needless
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Bukhara Travel Guide + 19 Things to do in Bukhara, Uzbekistan Updated December 2024, Bukhara Travel Guide was originally written in December 2019 Sat between Samarkand and Khiva along Uzbekistan’s Silk Road emerging like a mirage from the red sands of the Kyzylkum Desert, Bukhara more than warrants a visit being a short hop from less-intimate
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My 7 Best Tips for Solo Female Travel in Central Asia Updated December 2024, 7 Tips For Solo Female Travel In Central Asia was originally written in November 2019 Travel in Central Asia is gaining popularity with each and every year. A frequently asked question I receive about my travels regards solo female travel in
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Aktau: Kazakhstan’s Caspian Seaside City Aktau: Kazakhstan’s Caspian Seaside City was originally published in 2025 Sat along the Caspian Sea, Aktau is one part Kazakh beach town, one part an oil industry stronghold, and one part jumping-off point for explorations in the remote Mangystau Region. Despite being a working city, Aktau has an unexpected charm:
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