Issyk-Kul: Healing Waters, Tours, and Surprising Gastronomy
If there were an official list of the world’s most underrated wonders, Lake Issyk-Kul would surely make the cut.
How to Choose a Hotel That Stands Out and Aligns with Your Values
Forget counting stars. When it comes to choosing the perfect hotel, it’s not the rating that matters most—it’s the experience. A great stay begins with a few essential criteria: convenient location, room quality, guest reviews on booking platforms, and a culinary offering that matches your tastes.Cleanliness and overall upkeep—no one wants a hotel that looks […]
“Roof of the World” in the Pamirs. A Summer Festival of Global Ethnic Music Will Be Held in Tajikistan
This summer, for two days, the central park of Khorog will resonate with ethno-music as it hosts the 18th International Festival of Culture and Tourism “Roof of the World”—the largest live ethnic music event in Tajikistan.
“A Dwelling of God on Earth”. The Sacred Shrine Langar Ota in Kashkadarya Reopens to Pilgrims and Travelers
Langar Ota is a historical, architectural, and religious monument dating back to the 15th century, tucked away in the quiet, picturesque village of Katta Langar at the foot of the Gissar Range in Uzbekistan’s Kashkadarya region.
Ruins of an Ancient City Burned by Genghis Khan’s Warriors Found in Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu Region
The ruins of melted bricks, once part of a medieval city, have been discovered in the historical region of Zhetysu in southern Kazakhstan.
Oh, Melon, Sweet Melon! Turkmenistan Celebrates the Queen of the Fields at Gawun Baýramy
Every second Sunday of August, Turkmenistan honors its most cherished fruit with a full-fledged national celebration: Gawun Baýramy, or Melon Day.
Nofin-the longest lake in the Haftkul cascade
The fourth in the chain of the Marguzor Lakes, Nofin is, according to locals, one of the most beautiful and mysterious.
Gushor Lake: The Watchful Guardian of the Fann Mountains
Amid rocky slopes and steep gorges lies a lake with a name that sounds like a warning.
Soya Lake: The Place Where the Sun Rarely Stays
Whenever we climb up the serpentine road from Nezhigon, I always ask: “Take a look back.” From that point, the lake below looks like a glass eye cradled in a stone hand.
Nezhigon: A Lake Encircled by Cliffs
I’ve been guiding travelers through the mountains of Tajikistan for over a decade, and whenever someone asks me about my favorite place, I don’t hesitate: it’s Nezhigon. The name means “eyelash” in Tajik, and when you see it nestled between steep cliffs, it’s easy to understand why—it looks like a half-closed eye. We reach the […]