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Samarkand is home to some of the finest ­examples of 14th to 20th century Central Asian architecture.

Discover this incredible country before it turns into the next Dubai

This once-mysterious Central Asian nation now grants visa-free travel to 90 countries, part of a plan that may change its character forever.

  • by James Draven
Astana features some of the world’s most amazing architecture.
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Kazakhstan

The futuristic Asian city few Australians visit (or know about)

Who knew Astana features some of the world’s most amazing architecture? I didn’t, until I went there.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The Trans-Siberian stretches 10,000km from Moscow all the way to Vladivostok.

The Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian train journeys: Experts' tips on doing the epic rail trips

The Trans-Siberian and the Trans-Mongolian are names that are instantly recognisable to many travellers.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Uzbekistan's national dish and daily ritual, a hefty rice pilaf cooked with meat, onions, carrots, garlic, dried fruit, and a fair glug of oil.

What is plov? Uzbekistan's national rice dish is far tastier than it has any right to be

Uzbekistan can boast all sorts of achievements, from ancient astronomy to mathematics to empire-building to the perfection of plov.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Men aerial view to paddy field at Bukit Persaudaraan Waingapu Sumba Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia sataug6cover asia major cover story ; text by Brian Johnstoncr: iStock (reuse permitted, no syndication) 

Best places to go in Asia for a holiday: Why this is the region to head to right now

While tourists have charged back to Europe, the return of visitors to Asia has been more subdued. All the better for those that do.

  • by Brian Johnston
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The park of the First President of Kazakhstan in Almaty.

'Very nice!': Tourist board of ridiculed Kazakhstan embraces Borat catchphrase

The ex-Soviet state of Kazakhstan has embraced the joke and adopted Borat's catch phrase to try to attract tourists.

FlyDubai Boeing 737-800s takes off.

Airline review: FlyDubai economy class, Dubai to Almaty, Kazakhstan

Dubai to Almaty with FlyDubai: Keep your expectations low to avoid disappointment.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Ashgabat Airport, Turkmenistan.

Airport review: Ashgabat International Airport, Turkmenistan

The city's utilitarian Soviet buildings are clad in dazzling white marble, and the theme continues in the airport.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Bring your hiking boots; Kyrgyzstan is all about the spectacular trekking.

Unusual Asian destinations: 15 lesser-known countries you should visit

Australian travellers tend to possess a rather narrow perspective on what is Asia and what isn't.

  • by Ute Junker
Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Almaty, Kazakhstan: The former capital of this Central Asian country is nothing less than amazing

What is this place? What is this city like? What makes its people tick? And now I've gained a tiny window into its citizens' lives.

  • by Ben Groundwater