October 28, 2019 Three Things to Do in Samarkand that aren’t the Registan Complex Samarkand is a place known for its famous historical sites, but perhaps you have seen those already, or are simply looking to avoid the…
October 25, 2019 Tips for Travel in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan has been featured on many recent lists as an up and coming travel destination. Visa procedures for many western passports have been loosened,…
October 10, 2019 Three Cheap things to do in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is already a destination that is easy on the budget, and some of the best things to do in Tashkent also happen to…
October 4, 2019 Getting from Osh, Kyrgyzstan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan One of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, Uzbekistan is quite remote and off the beaten track for western travellers. Since early…
October 4, 2019 5 Things to Do in Osh Kyrgyzstan The second largest city in Kyrgyzstan, Osh might seem like a bit of a backwater at first with its abundance of low rise buildings….
September 27, 2019 Almaty, Kazakhstan, to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan by Minibus Whether you are planning a short visit to Central Asia, or a long journey across the continent, traveling from Almaty, Kazakhstan, to Bishkek, the…
September 20, 2019 Three Cheap things to do in Almaty Some guides might say that Almaty is as expensive as many European capitals. This might be true if you eat in foreign restaurants, but…
September 20, 2019 Urumqi, China to Almaty, Kazakhstan by Train Getting from Urumqi to Almaty can be considered the “northern” route for getting out of China and into Kazakhstan. We have also traveled the…
September 14, 2019 Beijing to Urumqi by Train Why this Train? This 3700 km, 31 hour journey takes you through the major landscapes of the northern half of China, finishing in one…
January 27, 2019 Urumqi to Kashgar by Sleeper Train (Xinjiang, China) General Tips Most trains originate at Urumqi station (Wulumuqi), but they also pass through Urumqi South station (Urumqi Nan). Tickets can be purchased up…
