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Sophie Ibbotson
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A land where mountains and mankind meet
Tajikistan's tourism industry is taking on a new focus, one that brings its breathtaking landscapes to life through a millennia of history.
Introducing dead goat polo: Tajikistan’s national sport
Never mind the Premier League; this is the weekend’s real entertainment.
Uzbekistan’s best Silk Road sights
Uzbekistan captures the imagination like nowhere else.
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.
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View AllThe Great Migration
The annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle across Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains is the greatest wildlife spectacle of its type in Africa.
Read MoreIntroducing 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 More