The EU and Central Asia have agreed to upgrade their relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership. Details of the ...

Located in east-central Uzbekistan ... to explore the actual city of Samarkand and for that a guide can be very useful. Highlights include the iconic Registan Square, which features three ...

On the 'Golden Eagle' train in Central Asia, writer Maggie Shipstead follows the historic Silk Road and witnesses, in some ...

I’ve always been enthralled by tales of daring adventures—stories of people navigating icy landscapes, exploring remote ...

Our writer takes us on a journey of a lifetime across the so-named “5-Stans,” with all the wonder and mystery these nations offer.

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iStock The intricate tile-work of Samarkand’s Registan Square is the most famous sight on the Silk Road but many visitors find the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis even more breathtaking. When you walk ...