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A Night in a Yurt: Exploring Uzbekistan’s Desert

A camp of three traditional yurts in a dry desert landscape against the backdrop of a large sandy hill

Spending a night in a yurt camp is a unique opportunity to explore the country in a completely different way. Step into the desert, savor traditional local dishes, and watch the stars in the dark sky, shining closer than ever.

A Hidden Corner of Tajikistan: The Village of Voru

The village of Voru

Mountain ridges, mirror-like river surfaces and the air, filled with the scent of the meadow grass. This is how the village of Voru in Panjakent District of Tajikistan welcomes its visitors. Voru is a true gem for travelers, seeking harmony with nature and journey into the past.

A Symbol of the Past Era: the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum

Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar

In the vast, windswept landscapes of Turkmenistan, among ancient ruins, a monumental structure rises above the plain. It is the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, known as Dar al-Akhira (the Other World). This architectural masterpiece is the hallmark of Merv, recalling the grandeur and flourishing power of the Seljuk Empire.

Pamir: a journey through the “Roof of the World”

Pamir Mountains view

How do people live in a place where there is almost no infrastructure, and nature dictates its own rules? My journey through the Pamirs became a search for answers to this question – and opened up an amazing world where the beauty of the mountains coexists with harsh reality.