Turkmenistan is not everyone’s cup of tea. I get it, it is an odd, isolated place. Originally, this country was not even part of our overland itinerary. However, our plans were flexible and when the opportunity arose to apply for a 5-day Turkmenistan transit visa in Iran we decided to do it. Fortunately, our transit visa application got approved and the trip could begin. We filled the five days with two stops: Ashgabat and the…
Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is a bizarre place to visit, which fits right up in my alley. It is one of the least visited capitals in the…
Almaty is already a great city to visit, but what makes this destination even better for me was the number of great day trips. Kazakhstan is known for…
Almaty is kind of an odd place in Central Asia. This city feels more European than Asian. Pastel-colored buildings and churches, street art, and cute coffee places on…
Traveling to Uzbekistan is amazing and is getting easier by the day. In recent years the country has opened its doors to host more and more international tourists.…
My trips to Uzbekistan left a huge impression on me. The impressive madrasas, the ladies in colorful dresses, the golden teeth smiles, and everywhere you go that beautiful…
Uzbekistan is still a relatively unknown destination for many people, and that’s quite a shame if you ask me. This is one of the best countries to visit…
Bukhara was love at first sight. During my first trip to Uzbekistan in 2016, this city quickly became my favorite. And today, after two Uzbekistan trips, I still…
