Blogging from the Wild

• 2nd April 2020
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Uzbekistan

Whether you want to read up before you visit, feed your curiosity post-visit, or just want to be whisked away to the Silk Road from the comfort of your armchair, we present three great reads featuring Uzbekistan.

• 18th March 2020
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Mongolia

Mongolian isn’t exactly known for its cuisine, but one popular snack that features at the biggest festival in Mongolia, Naadam, is a tasty deep-fried meat pastry that's easy to cook up for yourself!

• 31st January 2020
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Uzbekistan

The best time to visit Uzbekistan depends on your plans for your trip to this ancient land. Both blazing sun and arctic conditions are possible, so read our guide.

• 8th January 2020
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Uzbekistan

There’s so much more to Uzbekistan than its Silk Road heritage. Get off the beaten path to experience its diverse land.

• 15th December 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  The Silk Road

Are you curious about visiting the Stans of Central Asia? A culturally rich and rewarding destination! Read on for the Stans travel guide here.

• 25th November 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  China , The Silk Road

Kathryn Board travelled with us on our Taklamakan Desert Adventure trip and shared her blog on the ancient Silk Road.

• 21st November 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Uzbekistan

Tour leader Ryan Graver has a night sleeping under the stars in Uzbekistan.

• 13th November 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  The Silk Road , Uzbekistan

Tour Leader Ryan Graver continues his tour of Uzbekistan on the Land of Silk Road Treasures tour.

• 5th November 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  The Silk Road , Uzbekistan

Tour leader Ryan Graver tells us about his homestay experience on the Land of Silk Road Treasures tour.

• 4th November 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East , Indian Subcontinent
• Destination  The Silk Road , China , Pakistan , India

Edward J. Taylor travelled on the Karakorum Adventure tour with us and shares his experience in the gorgeous Hunza.

• 25th October 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Kyrgyzstan

On her recent Silk Road tour, Alice got to grips with riding in Kyrgyzstan.

• 23rd October 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Uzbekistan

On her recent Silk Road tour, Alice discovers a very old and almost forgotten wine cellar.

• 22nd October 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  The Silk Road

Alice explores the Sunday Livestock Market in Kashgar on her new Silk Road trip.

• 15th October 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Kyrgyzstan

Tour leader Cally's riding tour of Kyrgyzstan comes to an end...but not before some horseback wrestling.

• 14th October 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Kyrgyzstan

Tour leader Cally continues her riding tour in Kyrgyzstan.

• 10th October 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Kyrgyzstan

Tour Leader Cally continues her journey through Kyrgyzstan.

• 8th October 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Kyrgyzstan

Tour leader Cally tells us about leading a tour by horse through Kyrgyzstan's spectacular mountains.

• 3rd October 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Mongolia

Across the scenic steppe of Mongolia, there appears to be little else but a vast amount of emptiness, poised to be filled...

• 20th August 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  China

Knowing where to start your culinary journey in China is easier said than done. Luckily, Travel Consultant Alice has some handy tips to make getting your real Chinese food fix a doddle.

• 15th August 2019
• Region  Central Asia and the Far East
• Destination  Kazakhstan

After Natalie's recent recce trip to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, she tells us all about her highlights.