The growing global appetite for rail travel finds a compelling expression in Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express. The overnight journey between the Turkish capital Ankara and the Eastern Anatolian gem of Kars offers passengers sweeping views of snow-covered Anatolian plains and mountains. Blending nostalgia, scenic travel, and sustainability, the Touristic Eastern Express has … [Read more...]
Tashkent: The Pulsating Heart of Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Tashkent is a city where you can literally feel the pulse of life and the unstoppable energy of youth. That’s exactly how Uzbekistan’s capital revealed itself to me, the vibrant megapolis of Central Asia. Our delegation of journalists from Turkmenistan stayed at one of the city’s most luxurious hotels, the InterContinental Tashkent, part of the prestigious … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation Meets Ancient Army of Warriors in China
Elvira Kadyrova, Xi'an, China, 2 August, 2025 On the final day of a visit to China, a Turkmen youth delegation, led by Velimyrad Ovezov, Head of the Media Department of the Makhtumkuli Youth Organization of Turkmenistan's Central Council, visited the famous Terracotta Army Museum in Xi'an. Located 37 kilometers east of Xi'an, this unique historical complex was a powerful … [Read more...]
French traveler and writer Cedric Gras met with Turkmen students
On 3-4 October 2023, French traveler and writer Cedric Gras met with Turkmen students of the French Language Faculty of the Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages and the Magtymguly Turkmen State University. The meeting was organized by the French Institute in Turkmenistan as part of Cedric Gras' visit to the country. Cedric Gras spoke about his … [Read more...]
Jess Stone and her German Shepherd are touring the world on a motorbike. They will pass through Central Asia
Jess Stone and her German Shepherd named Moxie are on the road for the past ten months. They are traveling on a motorbike with an ambitious itinerary – 90 countries in two and a half years. Originally from Canada, Jess learned the motorbike riding from her husband Greg who is also accompanying her. Married for eight years, they have already completed an 8-month bike trip … [Read more...]