Is the cable car really worth taking, or can you simply drive to the monastery?

Thanks for the detailed info, Shaman! That’s super helpful. After the Seven Lakes trip, do you think it’s better to stay another night in Panjakent or...

I’m a UK passport holder, so I do need a visa for Tajikistan. I got evisa beforhand, was easy and quick. Last month, I traveled from Samarkand, Uzbeki...

In Turkmenistan, the city of Turkmenbashi (formerly Krasnovodsk) offers a great beach in the village of Avaza. It features white sand and a lovely sho...