On board the Golden Eagle train, J.R. Patterson rides in greater luxury than Ghengis Khan, Tamerlane or any ancient leader ...

By Bruce Pannier The countries of Central Asia are increasingly taking measures to confront water shortages—but they are ...

From the largest human gathering in the world to an up-and-coming culinary hot-spot, there are plenty of reasons to visit ...

Kul region has been designated the World Craft City for Yurts, with most of Kyrgyzstan’s yurt production concentrated in the ...

Most adult villagers are at home working by hand on some part of a yurt, a felt-covered tent used by the nomadic peoples of ...

The experts at Wild Frontiers have noticed an increasing desire for adventurous experiences and responsible tourism, and with ...

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A landlocked country in central Asia is home to some of the ... A more accessible, but equally gorgeous, lake is Issyk-Kul - the world’s second largest Alpine lake. With crystal clear waters ...

In northern Asia, life defies hostile extremes. In Russia's Lake Baikal, a seal pup must take evasive action when its ice den starts to melt. Hokkaido's thermal springs are a haven for dancing red ...

KUALA LUMPUR -- While companies' initial public offering activities slowed in most Southeast Asian markets this year, one country is bucking the regional trend: Malaysia. From a palm oil producer ...