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"Uzbekistan – My Second Home" Visa – Everything you need to know

Uzbekistan is barely recognisable from just a few short years ago, and now they're taking massive strides into the future by joining those countries in the world who are introducing visas specifically designed for digital nomads.

Why you still need to be careful in Afghanistan

Whilst much safer and easier to travel in than it was a few years ago, Afghanistan is still absolutely somewhere that security concerns shouldn't be taken lightly.

7 Best Restaurants in Pyongyang

When thinking about travelling to North Korea, or the DPRK as the locals prefer it to call it, it is unlikely that food is one of the top reasons for your interest. While that is justified, it doesn’t mean you’re not in for a culinary delight!

Another update to the list of really tall flagpoles

This list of biggest flagpoles just keeps getting bigger. And we love it!

What is Party Foundation Day?

One of the most important days in the North Korean calendar, and also the focal point of one of our tours.

Wildlife of the Pamirs

Marmots, eagles and snow leopards. There's more to these famous mountains than the mountains themselves!

More Music from Saiga's Destinations

You loved our last blog about music so here’s some more for you!

Saudi Arabia's Mega Projects - Are You Keeping Track?

The scale of some of these projects are absolutely mind-boggling, as are the price tags! Here are some of the mega projects that you may or may not have heard about.

Cool Music from Saiga’s Destinations

We thought we’d share some of our favourite artists, that you may or may not have heard about, from the countries we run tours in.

Who was Kojomkul – the Kyrgyz Strong Man

Kojomkul, the town, was named after the famous Kyrgyz strong man, whose full name was Kojomkul Kaba Uulu. Born in 1888, Kojomkul was the strongest man in the entire country.

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