At the crossroads of China, the Middle East and the former Soviet Empire, Central Asia remains one of the most rugged and adventurous regions of Asia. Besides breathtaking alpine scenery, historical Silk Road cities and barren deserts, what’s most remarkable in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan is the people. Balancing between rural traditions and the slow approach of modernity, they exude the warmest hospitality. Here’s a look at some of the faces that make this crossroads of cultures such a rewarding adventure travel destination.
