Off the beaten path Kamyanets-Podilsky is a picturesque medieval town in Central Ukraine that’s missing just one thing – tourists. A guide on what to see.
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Where to break the journey between Kyiv and Odesa in Ukraine
If you are travelling between Kyiv and Odesa, Uman, Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr are all worth visiting if you have time and want to see more of central Ukraine.
The Mid-Dnipro Museum of Folk Architecture & Life near Kyiv, Ukraine
Visiting the Mid-Dnipro Museum of Folk Architecture & Life in Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky, Ukraine – a great day trip from Kyiv in Ukraine.
Visiting Orheiul Vechi near Trebujeni, Moldova
How to plan a day trip on public transport to Orheiul Vechi, one of Moldova’s most picturesque sights, including what to see at the historic cave monastery.
Soviet-era architecture in Almaty, Kazakhstan
A guide to the Soviet-era architecture in Almaty including a map with the locations of the buildings and some history about the style of architecture.
Witnessing Nomadic Horse Games in Kyrgyzstan
One of the most intriguing things about the nomadic tribes in Kyrgyzstan is their traditional sports: Central Asian games focus on horsemanship and power.
Visiting Brest Fortress in Belarus
A guide to visiting Brest Fortress, a 19th-century Russian citadel, with imposing Soviet-era architecture, monuments and statues and an ancient fort.
What to do in Batumi on Georgia’s Black Sea Coast
Batumi, Georgia’s second city and go-to place for sun and R&R on the Black Sea, took us by surprise when we arrived after a two-month trip across Turkey.
Staying at Peak Lenin Base Camp in Kyrgyzstan
Our destination was Peak Lenin Base Camp, the most eagerly anticipated spot on our Kyrgyzstan travels, and our reward was panoramic views of Lenin Peak.
Travelling in Central Asia – Questions & Answers
FAQs for Backpackers and Independent Travellers to Central Asia. All you need to know to plan a trip to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan.
Travelling the Pamir Highway and Wakhan Valley: A Photo Essay
Stunning photographs of the journey along the Pamir Highway and through the Wakhan Valley from Osh in Kyrgyzstan to Murgab in Tajikistan in Central Asia.
The Complete Guide to Transport on the Pamir Highway and in the Wakhan Valley
A Guide to Transport in the Pamir Highway & Wakhan Valley for Independent Travellers and Backpackers: How to book transport for the Osh to Khorog journey.