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What's in a Plov?

A dish is that is claimed to have aphrodisiac qualities, can cause arguments that last weeks, and there are over 60 varieties of!

6 best bazaars in Central Asia

For those who love to shop, just want to see some cool architecture, or simply soak in some local atmosphere, bazaars are great places to explore, and here are our favourites.

What is the Aral Sea?

Considered by many to be the worst environmental disaster the world has known, the Aral Sea lies between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Central Asia, with the border running through the middle of this quickly diminishing body of water.

Fast food in Central Asia

This isn’t about street food or local delicacies. This is all about the food we love to hate but many of us secretly love – actual fast food!

8 facts about Kyrgyzstan you probably didn’t know

There are quite a few things about Kyrgyzstan you probably didn't know, but here's number 1: Kyrgyzstan isn’t actually called Kyrgyzstan.

Quirkiest Bars in Syria

You might not be expecting to even get a drink in Syria, but this couldn't be further from the truth. And not only are there plenty of options, but there are some weird and wonderful places as well.

Why you shouldn’t avoid Tashkent

To avoid Tashkent is like eating a hamburger but removing the bun, it’s like going on an amazing date but forgetting to get a kiss at the end of the night.

Visiting a Soviet Sanatorium in Kyrgyzstan

Visiting a Soviet Sanatorium is an experience everyone should try at least once. Jeti Oguz Sanatorium itself is famous for its hot spring baths utilising a mixture of locally sourced hot spring water combined with hydrogen sulphide and radon.

Getting connected in Syria

It’s 2022, let’s face it, we all need to stay connected. Technology is a blessing and a curse, but it’s made travel a heck of a lot easier that in years past. You might assume Syria would be somewhere that it's hard to stay connected in, but actually it really couldn't be much easier.

Yangiabad – a very different side to Uzbekistan

A former closed Soviet mining town set high in the mountains in remote Uzbekistan, this town is something totally different to anywhere else you'll visit during your time there.

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