From Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan, there are five countries in Central Asia. Here’s everything you need to know. When I first set foot in Central Asia after crossing the Caspian Sea by cargo ship from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan, I knew instantly that this is a region...
I’m in Kyrgyzstan! Hello travellers, it’s been a while since I’ve given you a real time travel update, and that’s because I’ve only just hit the road again, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve just landed in Bishkek and I’m getting ready to explore this mountainous...
24 Hours From Aktau, Kazakhstan To Kungrad, Uzbekistan I awoke in the sweltering summer heat of Kazakhstan. The Kazakh summer is dry and dusty and the fierce Central Asian sun is relentless, even in the early morning. The old motel room I was staying in was stale with...
Let’s Go To the Beach…The Aktau Beach In Kazakhstan! Let’s be honest, the vast nation of Kazakhstan isn’t exactly the first destination which comes to mind when you plan a beach holiday, but on the shores of the Caspian Sea, I found myself...
“The boat leaves late!” The border guard yelled as I arrived at Azerbaijan’s ferry terminal. “6 hours!” My Caspian Sea ferry cruise was supposed to depart at 11pm. Now it looked like I was spending the night in the harbour. “Watch...
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