The most impressive lakes in the world

From boiling lakes to vast alpine bodies of water, these are our favourite lakes from around the world. 

Mosques, mausoleums and madrasas: our favourite Silk Road sights

Discover our favourite sights along one of the most important trading routes in history.

In photos: the best of Central Asia

Exploring one of our favourite regions with our Photographer of the Month, Cynthia Bil.

Uncovering Kyrgyzstan: the land of myths and mountains

Exploring the country’s cultural heritage, from Silk Road monuments to deeply ingrained nomadic traditions.

The quest to find the perfect yurt in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, the yurt is a pivotal part of both the nation’s past and present.

The mystery behing eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan

A tradition which goes back hundreds of years, eagle hunting is a dying practice of Kyrgyz life.

The strange tale of the Shaitan Mazar UFO

Lawrence Mitchell investigates one of the country’s strangest encounters.

The legend of Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan

Author Laurence Mitchell recounts the mythical tales of this mammoth alpine lake.