Transport. Internal transport of Turkmenistan is represented by planes, trains, buses, minibuses and taxis. Long distance is most convenient to overcome on the wings of "Turkmenistan Airlines" and other local carriers: many flights daily connect Ashgabat with Dashoguz, Mary, Turk ...
In the last century it was called “Oriental Paris”, today modern Baku more resembles Dubai, by the way they both have the same source of wealth - oil. Baku, however, manages to acquire a modern look, without losing the charm of the ancient city, carefully keeping the heritage of ...
Having visited most of the countries of Central Asia, I came to the conclusion that Turkmenistan is the most prosperous and promising ones, as well as in terms of tourism. Turkmenistan – one of the five countries leading in oil production in the world. Despite the fact that there ...
When thinking of tours to Armenia consider one of its excellent travel destinations resort-city Jermuk. Its name is translated from Armenian as "hot spring". About Jermuk enthusiastically responded the American writer William Saroyan and Marshal Baghramyan. They compared this are ...
Visiting Uzbekistan is a fantastic idea for history lovers because you have got a bunch of ancient cities to explore: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, etc. Of course all of these cities are excellent travel destinations in Uzbekistan, but one of the best places to visit in Uzbekistan ...
Okay, you have starting planning your China vacation. Since there are so many fantastic destinations to check out, how are you going to whittle them all down and choose which ones you will visit with the limited amount of time that you have? China is soaked in history to be sur ...
The history of «Silk Road» began back in 2011. The main idea of the website was a combination of technology of anonymous access to the resource through Tor and anonymous payment for goods using Bitcoin. Such artifices were required for the simple reason: most of the products at t ...
When someone says the word “Iran,” people immediately seem to think of politics, oil, or burkas. Rarely do they think about wildlife. Do not let these other things overshadow the immense diversity of natural beauty found in Iran. The wild frontiers of Iran are actually home to ...
Traveling to Armenia will likely include a visit to Yerevan, Armenia’s capital city. Nicknamed “” due to the pink hue of the stone used in most of its architecture, Yerevan is home to roughly a million people and lots of cool places to visit. Since Armenia was the first countr ...
When travelling to Uzbekistan, there is one thing you have to do in order to really experience authentic Uzbek culture- visit the chaikhanas. A chaikhana is the halal version of a western bar. Think of it as the local watering hole. The Cheers of Uzbekistan as it were. The nam ...
Let’s face it, when you are traveling abroad, is there anything more fun than stumbling across a really good festival? Well, if you are planning on visiting China, mark your calendars for January 5th – February 5th, 2016 for the ultimate ice and snow festival ever! A winter Chin ...
Georgia has had a tumultuous history that goes back thousands of years. The country has adapted and absorbed much from other nations as the country was dominated by other empires for many centuries of its life: the Persian Empire, the Romans, the Mongols, etc. However, Georgia s ...
It is hard nowadays to find a country that seems to be off the beaten path of the everyday international traveler. The world is getting smaller, more familiar. However, the country of Armenia is one of the few countries that has not been overrun by visitors yet. Why? It is hard ...
Iran is a bit of a wallflower in the world of tourism that is slowly coming out of its shell. People are now looking up how to visit Iran and the country is seeing an influx of travelers eager to visit ancient places in Iran as well as its modern wonders and investigate its cult ...
China is without a doubt saturated with fascinating travel destinations: the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army, Tiananmen Square, Yellow Mountain National Park, the Chengdu Panda Center, and the list goes on. There is beautiful scenery galore, enchanting architecture, sob ...
Armenia is a fascinating country that is not frequented by lots of travelers. Located between Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey, Armenia is the smallest of all the former Soviet republics, but with quite possibly some of the richest history. Ancient Armenia is the home of t ...
Some of you visiting Tashkent, Uzbekistan may be signed up with a tour company that will lead you around the city showing you some popular tourist attractions. This is a great option of course with lots of advantages such as having a guide that can tell you about the various plac ...
Uzbekistan is gaining traction in the tourism world these days by drawing Silk Road enthusiasts, history and architecture lovers. It is a unique country that lays claim to Silk Road history, has an Islamic heritage, but also has a lot of Soviet influence. In this regard, it is an ...
While Bishkek is the main hub for travelers, businessmen, and expats in Kyrgyzstan, the mountains in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan just skirt around the edge of the city, so if you want to get into the heart of Kyrgyzstan’s gorgeous mountains, a trip out of the city is definitely in order. ...
Imagine you just landed at Manas Airport in Kyrgyzstan. You get off the plane, collect your baggage, make it through customs, use one of your bags as a shield to fight your way through the swarms of taxi drivers offering overpriced rides into Bishkek, make it outside victorious, ...
The mysteries and enchantments of Central Asia have been dismissed from the adventure traveling spotlight for far too long. A child of learned survival, ancient economic passageways, and a wandering spirit, adventure and otherworldly appeal is this region’s birthright. Here are ...
The story of the Ancient Silk Road is one of adventure, danger, luxury, globalization, and espionage. When westerners envision the trade routes of the Silk Road, many picture merchants struggling against the sands of the desert, leaning into the wind as it whips around their spic ...
The mysteries and enchantments of Central Asia have been dismissed from the adventure traveling spotlight for far too long. A child of learned survival, ancient economic passageways, and a wandering spirit, adventure and otherworldly appeal is this region’s birthright. Here are ...
Traveling the modern Silk Road is an experience that can’t be missed. The Great Silk Road is a 2,000 year old FedEx system used to connect China and the Western World, receiving its name from the silk the traveled its paths from China to the West during the Han Dynasty (202 BCE ...