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...