The Sun Institute

The Sun Institute is a rare case where scientific infrastructure has become a destination in its own right.
Akhal-Teke Horses of Turkmenistan

This breed is one of the oldest in the world and comes from the southern regions of present-day Turkmenistan.
My Journey to Bukhara: Jewel of the East

Once a place that saw dynasties rise, madrasahs flourish, and caravans pass through, this city still remains just as lively today as it was centuries ago.