Mosques, mausoleums and madrasas: our favourite Silk Road sights

Discover our favourite sights along one of the most important trading routes in history.

In photos: the best of Central Asia

Exploring one of our favourite regions with our Photographer of the Month, Cynthia Bil.

Bizarre buildings: the otherworldly architecture of Astana

The Kazakh capital is packed with architectural delights.

Once more with feeling: Kazakhstan

Lately I’ve been magically transporting myself back to my favourite countries.

A guide to skiing in Almaty

Looking for an off-the-beaten-track ski holiday? Then this Kazakh resort is for you.

A walking tour of Almaty

Discover what not to miss on a visit to Almaty with our walking tour of the city.

Six reasons to visit Kazakhstan

Stretching from Tian Shan’s snow-capped peaks across expanses of steppe to the Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan has much to offer.