Our Experience on Hitchhiking in Turkmenistan
If you’re thinking of hitchhiking in Turkmenistan, think twice again! Our very long journey from Turkmenistan to Ashgabat.
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Travel Off Road in Uzbekistan – Asraf Village, Aral Sea & Ancient Khiva
Here are our suggestions on travelling off the beaten road in Uzbekistan to the beautiful Asraf village, the fast disappearing Aral Sea and ancient Khiva!
Khiva – The Slave City of Central Asia
An ancient city well known for its brutal past as being one of the most important slave trading markets in Central Asia. We also got to witness the making of bread and the celebration of the newly weds in Khiva!
Darvasa Gas Crater – The Gates of Hell in Turkmenistan
Our surreal experience standing right in front of the burning ‘Gates of Hell’ in Turkmenistan! Included directions on how to get to the crater on your own.
Our Favourite Authentic Homestay Experience in Central Asia
The first time that we got invited into a local family’s home and we had the best time of our Central Asia journey with them! We finally understood why Uzbek is so well known for their hospitality!
Things to do in Turkmenistan with a 5 days transit visa
Our suggested itinerary without a tour guide for things to do in Turkmenistan within 5 days. Includes highlights such as the “gates of hell”, underground lake, ancient ruins and more!
Sunrise Odyssey’s Guide to Travelling Central Asia
The grand question of it all when it comes to Central Asia, where in the world is it? The next grand question of all is, is there even anything to do there? Well, we were asking ourselves the same question, because honestly before we embarked on this trip, we have also never heard of these(…)
Samarkand – The Heart of the Great Silk Road
Travel back in time with us to one of the most ancient cities of the world, Samarkand – the heart of the Great Silk Road!
The Fast Disappearing Aral Sea in Uzbekistan
The sad fate of the fast disappearing Aral Sea which once used to be the 4th largest sea in the world. Visit the Aral Sea while you still can!
How To Apply Visas For Central Asia, Iran & Armenia
Our experience on applying for visas to Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran & Armenia. Includes useful tips, the location of the embassy, documents needed, how long it took and the difficulty level of applying for the visa.
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