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News and analytical articles about Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

Lonely Planets newly released Best In Travel 2024 book crowns the top 10 countries, top 10 regions, top 10 cities and top 10 value places to visit next year.

The nomadic pastime, in which people compete to break thick animal bones in half with only their hand, carries dire risks for the untrained. That hasn’t slowed its popularity.

The referendum in Chile took place on this day in 1988, when citizens voted against extending General Augusto Pinochet's regime.

News and analytical articles about Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different, and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.

Almost everyone went somewhere this year, but there are still places to go. Lots of places. So what are the best destinations for travel in 2024?

It was near midnight, in a storm, on a dirt road in the middle of Mongolia. Still, the river seemed manageable.

In an era of Instagram tourism, some young people are searching for less curated travel experiences. So they’re flocking to the open spaces of this East Asian nation.

Mongolia’s government is taking pains to keep traditional nomadic culture alive – and hoping to boost revenue streams as a byproduct.