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Stories, tips and guides from Central Asia
CultureWhat to Expect from a Nuratau Village Homestay
Rooms, meals, hikes and etiquette for a night with a family in the Nuratau Mountains.
CultureFergana Valley: Where Silk Is Still Spun by Hand and Pottery Sings with Color
Beyond the mountains east of Tashkent lies the valley that has quietly kept Central Asia's silk and ceramic traditions alive for over 2,000 years.
CultureSuzani and Ikat: The Embroidered and Woven Language of Uzbek Women
Long before Instagram, Uzbek women were telling their life stories through needle and thread — in textiles so prized they're now collected by museums worldwide.
CultureNowruz: 3,000 Years of Welcoming Spring Across Central Asia
On March 21st, streets fill with green wheat sprouts, bonfires, and the smell of sumalak simmering in giant cauldrons — Central Asia's most joyful holiday.
CultureKok-Boru: The Wild Horseback Game That's Been Played for 2,000 Years
Forget polo — Central Asia's original horseback sport involves dozens of riders, a headless goat carcass, and raw physical power on horseback.
CultureA Night in a Yurt: Sleeping Under the Same Sky as the Nomads
No electricity, no Wi-Fi, no noise but wind and camel bells — a night in a desert yurt camp is Central Asia's purest travel experience.