Central Asia
Visiting this formerly daunting part of the world is now easier than ever
We follow the paths carved by some of the greatest and most terrible conquerors, everyone from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan to Timur.
- by Ute Junker
Latest
Asia v Europe: Which destination is better for a holiday? The verdict
Which region delivers the most for holidaying Australians when it comes to food, transport, service and spectacular sights? Read on to find out.
- by Ute Junker
Faster-melting snow causes major flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan
Thousands have been evacuated as major rivers such as the Ural, which flows through Kazakhstan into the Caspian, overwhelm embankments.
- by Guy Faulconbridge
Discover this incredible country before it turns into the next Dubai
This once-mysterious Central Asian nation now grants visa-free travel to 90 countries, part of a plan that may change its character forever.
- by James Draven
Opinion
Kazakhstan
The futuristic Asian city few Australians visit (or know about)
Who knew Astana features some of the world’s most amazing architecture? I didn’t, until I went there.
- by Ben Groundwater
The Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian train journeys: Experts' tips on doing the epic rail trips
The Trans-Siberian and the Trans-Mongolian are names that are instantly recognisable to many travellers.
- by Ben Groundwater
What is plov? Uzbekistan's national rice dish is far tastier than it has any right to be
Uzbekistan can boast all sorts of achievements, from ancient astronomy to mathematics to empire-building to the perfection of plov.
- by Ben Groundwater
Best places to go in Asia for a holiday: Why this is the region to head to right now
While tourists have charged back to Europe, the return of visitors to Asia has been more subdued. All the better for those that do.
- by Brian Johnston
'Very nice!': Tourist board of ridiculed Kazakhstan embraces Borat catchphrase
The ex-Soviet state of Kazakhstan has embraced the joke and adopted Borat's catch phrase to try to attract tourists.
Airline review: FlyDubai economy class, Dubai to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Dubai to Almaty with FlyDubai: Keep your expectations low to avoid disappointment.
- by Belinda Jackson
Airport review: Ashgabat International Airport, Turkmenistan
The city's utilitarian Soviet buildings are clad in dazzling white marble, and the theme continues in the airport.
- by Belinda Jackson
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