Ever since I started reading about Kazakhstan, Turkestan was one of the places I was most interested in visiting. I knew it held significant historical significance, and that it was…
I've always been drawn to landscapes that look like they're straight out of a science fiction movie. Places that make you feel like you're on another planet, where the passage of time and…
Based in Almaty has many advantages, and one of the best is the opportunity to visit some of Kazakhstan's most spectacular landscapes without going too far. During…
My arrival in Almaty from Mongolia marked the beginning of my journey through Kazakhstan and the heart of Central Asia. Although it is no longer the country's official capital, this…
Kazakhstan is a vast and underrated country, but it has a little bit of everything we backpackers love: endless train journeys across the steppe, cities with…
Kazakhstan is one of those destinations that rarely tops travel lists, but can surprise those who dare to explore it. With a vast expanse of land, landscapes that…
Ubicada a orillas del mar Caspio, Aktau es una ciudad que para los viajeros tiene un valor más por la logística que por el lugar en si mismo. Aunque la…
Many travelers traveling overland through Central Asia often include Kazakhstan in their itinerary, and since getting to Aktau becomes a key stop for those looking to cross the Mediterranean Sea…
Khiva is another historic gem of Uzbekistan. Its perfectly preserved walled city center looks like something out of a tale from One Thousand and One Nights. And although today it's prepared to welcome…
Bukhara is a city steeped in glorious history. Its perfectly preserved old town transports you back to a time when caravans on the Route…
Few cities in the world evoke as much mystery and history as the ancient capital of the Timurid Empire, Samarkand. Just hearing its name gives you an air of legend…
Traveling through Uzbekistan on a two-week itinerary was like stepping into a living chapter of the Silk Road. This country, increasingly explored by tourism…