Laos Vows that Green Equals Gold
Laos is providing a great model of sustainable tourism for the world; this beautiful country is pinning hopes on bringing the world to its shores.
Laos is providing a great model of sustainable tourism for the world; this beautiful country is pinning hopes on bringing the world to its shores.
Baku’s geological wonders, captivating history, architectural masterpieces, and unique culinary scene provides visitors with an unexpected experience.
Tajikistan. Hiking in this country that’s nearly all mountains, from the capital Dushanbe to Artuch Mountaineering Camp in the Fan Mountains.
The Uzbekistan food tour, “Exploring Backstreets and Bazaars” takes guests through the authentic experience of celebrating Navruz, the Uzbek New Year.
Tearing up the Silk Road: China to Istanbul, through Central Asia, Iran and the Caucasus.
A Bump in the Silk Road by Suzanne M. Miller Introduction by Helena Wahlstrom As any passionate traveler knows, sometimes things go less than smoothly during a journey abroad. For Dr. Suzanne M. Miller, a bump in the road during her travels along the Silk Road in Xinjiang, China, proved quite literal, when she and…
Tajikistan Photo Gallery by David Rich Read David Rich’s story about his visit to Tajikistan
A guide to Samarkland Uzbekistan, where a seasoned traveler can get happily lost–where to stay, where to eat, the monuments and museums.
Backpacking in Kazakhstan: Negotiations at 10,000 Feet By Jessica P. Hayden We had been backpacking through the mountains of Kazakhstan for nearly two days when our horse took off. Not that it was unexpected. The man riding it had been warning us for the last day that he would leave. This was part of the…
By Jessica P. Hayden We woke up early, at least by vacation standards, to make it to the Sunday Animal Market in Kashgar. Showered and more or less awake, our group of three (none of whom speak Chinese or Uighur) jumped into a taxi and managed to point to the right spot on the map,…
Jessica Hayden visits Turkmenistan on the ancient silk road to China and learns about the carpets they have been making for centuries.