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Sophie Ibbotson
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Introducing dead goat polo: Tajikistan’s national sport
Never mind the Premier League; this is the weekend’s real entertainment.



The best trekking routes in the Fann Mountains
The Fann Mountains are a veritable adventure playground for climbers and trekkers alike.



The rise of ecotourism in Uzbekistan
As Uzbekistan develops as a tourism destination and more of the world discovers its treasures, we can explore what else the country has to offer



The Registan
Among the most iconic sights on the Silk Road, this central square is one of the world's greatest examples of medieval Islamic architecture



The Tashkent Metro
More than just a convenient form of public transport, the Tashkent Metro is a beautiful highlight of the city itself



From Swaziland to eSwatini
April 2018 saw Mswati III announce that Swaziland - the name given to the country by the British - would be no more.



On the road in Uzbekistan
Join the author of our Uzbekistan guidebook as she shares pictures from the beautiful Asian country.



Jacques Cousteau’s underwater experiment
The authors of our Sudan guide explain the fascinating history behind its most famous diving site.
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View AllIntroducing dead goat polo: Tajikistan’s national sport
Never mind the Premier League; this is the weekend’s real entertainment.
Read MoreThe best trekking routes in the Fann Mountains
The Fann Mountains are a veritable adventure playground for climbers and trekkers alike.
Read MoreThe rise of ecotourism in Uzbekistan
As Uzbekistan develops as a tourism destination and more of the world discovers its treasures, we can explore what else the country has to offer
Read MoreThe Registan
Among the most iconic sights on the Silk Road, this central square is one of the world’s greatest examples of medieval Islamic architecture
Read MoreThe Tashkent Metro
More than just a convenient form of public transport, the Tashkent Metro is a beautiful highlight of the city itself
Read MoreFrom Swaziland to eSwatini
April 2018 saw Mswati III announce that Swaziland – the name given to the country by the British – would be no more.
Read MoreOn the road in Uzbekistan
Join the author of our Uzbekistan guidebook as she shares pictures from the beautiful Asian country.
Read MoreThe Mughal Gardens
According to authors Sophie and Max Lovell-Hoare, the Mughal Gardens are far more than just collections of plants.
Read MoreThe Chadar Winter Trek
Sophie and Max Lovell-Hoare describe the challenging and beautiful six-day hike in sub-zero temperatures along the frozen Zanskar River.
Read MoreBuddhism in Ladakh and Zanskar
Sophie and Max Lovell-Hoare discuss the history of Buddhism in Ladakh and Zanskar and its legacy today. With thanks to Tanzin Norbu (www.mountaintribalvision.com).
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