Before last October, we had been on the road for over four years with only minor theft issues. Then, while traveling the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan, we had […]

Before visiting Central Asia, we had never experienced staying in a homestay and were unsure of how they operate. We had many questions like, do you sleep in […]

Out of all the Central Asian countries, Kyrgyzstan is a favorite among travelers, and for good reasons. Its open borders, forward-thinking locals, stunning mountains, and community-based tourism projects […]

We left Omsk for Astana on the last day of our Russian visa, which turned out to be a big mistake. Our bus was scheduled to reach the […]

When we started our adventure, we had no idea what to expect from most of the “Stan” countries. But we were sure little Kyrgyzstan would be a highlight. […]

We’ve been traveling around Central Asia for a few months now, and we spent about a month in Tajikistan. Connecting with local people is something we love to […]

After our unforgettable time in the village of Arslanbob, we decided to head south to Osh, a bustling city of 300,000 people and the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan. […]

When we set out backpacking in Kazakhstan, we didn’t really know what to expect. We did know that it’s the ninth largest country in the world and that […]

After spending a relaxing 11 days in the bustling city of Dushanbe, we jumped into a shared taxi and set off for Samarkand. Although the journey was supposed […]

After our rough start in Turkmenistan, we headed to the capital, Ashgabat, since we were planning to depart for Iran from there. When we arrived at our intended […]