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Saiga's Guide to an Istanbul Stopover

Simply put Istanbul is the best connected airport for Central Asia and the Middle East and of course the usually unconventional destinations that we travel to.

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Turkmenistan Airlines Website Updated

For many years booking a flight on Turkmenistan Airlines had to be done through your tour company or by contacting a Turkmenistan Airlines agent.

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The Syrian Pound Today - 2025

With the new government now in place, you might be wondering what this means for the currency, its value, and whether any changes are being implemented.

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Gawun Bayramy: Turkmenistan Melon Day

That's right, a whole day just to celebrate melons! Along with horses, dogs and carpets, melons are taken very seriously in Turkmenistan,

Five Unusual Sites of Central Asia: Your next Central Asia Tour

Not just blue tiled domes and dramatic mountains, here are some of our favourite spots that you might not have heard of yet.

Crossing the border between Lebanon and Syria

Border crossing can honestly suck, however they can also be part of the experience. We also find that once people have gone through a horrific border they forget about it pretty easily because they are too excited about being in a new country, and honestly that’s the way it should be!

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What are the roads like in Afghanistan in 2025?

For years these roads and bridges were destroyed during the war and were way too dangerous for tourists to even attempt travel on.

Is It Safe to Travel to Idlib?

You may have heard of Idlib in Syria before, however if you’ve seen it on the news, then you probably won’t have thought of it ever as a travel destination. Well now many things have changed in Syria, and safe access to Idlib is one of them.

What is Spanish like in Equatorial Guinea?

Buckle up language nerds, this one is for you!

Do I Really Need to Worry About Malaria in Africa?

One thing though that you should definitely think about when travelling in certain parts of Africa is Malaria. If you are travelling to a high-risk malaria zone, you should absolutely taking preventative measures against it.

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