Insider's Guide to the Top 8 UNESCO Sites & Experiences in Uzbekistan

Insider's Guide to the Top 8 UNESCO Sites & Experiences in Uzbekistan

Explore 8 breathtaking UNESCO historic and cultural treasures in Uzbekistan, a Central Asian country relatively undiscovered for decades. Thanks to a new, reform-minded government, it’s easier than ever to experience the authenticity and open-handed hospitality of this Silk Road country.

Remote Turkmenistan: 7 Surprising Ways to Go Off-the-Beaten-Path

Remote Turkmenistan: 7 Surprising Ways to Go Off-the-Beaten-Path

Central Asia’s Turkmenistan is a mysterious, under-explored, and unparalleled travel destination, rich in captivating curiosities waiting to be discovered: from an accidental Soviet gas crater flaming in the desert to ancient ruins of Silk Road days long ago, with natural wonders in between.

Insider's Guide to the South Caucasus: Georgia's Wine Country

Insider's Guide to the South Caucasus: Georgia's Wine Country

The South Caucasus’ Georgia is a veritable Garden of Eden, with fabulous food, music, mountains, Black Sea coast, warm Mediterranean climate, and natural, organic wines. The Kakheti region is especially famous for its wine, with several must-see towns and wineries – along with wine-tastings.

Up-and-Coming Uzbekistan: A Local's 7 Great Reasons To Visit Now

Up-and-Coming Uzbekistan: A Local's 7 Great Reasons To Visit Now

Uzbek native Abdu Samadov has worked with MIR for years, sharing his beloved country with visitors. Abdu offers seven reasons why any traveler should experience Uzbekistan now, before the rest of the world catches on.