When does a trip become a defining memory? Whether it's the place, the energy or the company, here are five life-changing ...

Here, five writers inspire your wanderlust When was the last time a trip changed your life? Not just gave you a tan or a ...

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we discover how Ulugh Beg, a 15th-century ruler and scholar, transformed Samarkand into a centre of astronomical excellence, leaving a legacy that continues to ...

Forget the more famous trains, this Orient Express train goes from Europe to the actual East, writes City AM's Sophie ...

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

The Centre of Islamic Civilisation in Uzbekistan is poised to become a landmark of cultural and scientific significance, ...

The Registan in Samarkand, one of the captivating pieces of architecture you’ll see when you step off the ‘real’ Orient Express during the journey (Photo: Sophie Ibbotson) Unlike classical ...

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 ...

making them must-visit spots Samarkand, a gem of the Silk Road, boasts magnificent architecture with landmarks like Registan Square and Shah-i-Zinda. It has rich history and vibrant bazaars ...

By Emma Collet in Samarkand At the first-ever Central Asia-European Union (EU) summit in Uzbekistan, the issue of rare earths is very much high, even highest, priority. Over April 3 and 4, ...