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.
The Yurt: A Living Symbol of Turkic History and Identity
The yurt is a symbol of historical memory, traditions, and national identity.
National Geographic Traveler Explores Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan through the eyes of a foreign journalist: from the nights of Tashkent to the majesty of Samarkand.
Turkmenistan Through UNESCO’s Lens: Kunya-Urgench, Merv, and Nisa
If you are drawn to history and ancient cities, Turkmenistan is well worth discovering.
Unexplored Kazakhstan: Flamingo Haven in Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve Open from April to October
Far from busy highways and well-trodden tourist paths lies one of Kazakhstan’s least-known but most extraordinary landscapes: the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve in Akmola Region, just a two-hour drive from Astana.