Tag: Central Asia

Dave Stamboulis travels through the wildly verdant Jyrgalan Valley and over the Sary Mogul River to discover a Kyrgyzstan that is quite different than one might expect.

With thousands of years of history and a unique Xinjiang culture, there’s a lot to see in Kashgar, but if you’ve only got one day, these are the sites you won’t want to miss.

Uzbekistan was created by the Soviets in the 20th Century, but the land, the cities, and the people within this country’s borders have a history that stretches back centuries. These sites put modern Uzbekistan in perspective.

We at Travelogues love going to Uzbekistan, so we went on a quick trip around Instagram to introduce you to some of our favorite Uzbekistan treats.

High in the Tien Shan mountain range sits the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek. The city is young, and as such, has limited historic sites. I recently visited on a trip through Kyrgyzstan, and had a chance to explore the city for myself.

Dating back to the 12th century, Almaty is the former capital and largest city in Kazakhstan, a marvel of Central Asia and a hub brimming with culture.