Scouting reports, encounters and tips to prepare your Central Asian adventure.
Our articles extend our expeditions: field reports, cultural spotlights, guide portraits and practical advice for travelling responsibly.
Uzbekistan has a continental climate with scorching summers and harsh winters. The best times to visit are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to October), when weather conditions are most favorable and landscapes most striking. [...]
Want to venture into the Fann Mountains or get lost in the streets of Khujand? Good idea! Tajikistan is a land of legendary hospitality, genuine smiles, hot tea. [...]
Heading to Kazakhstan? Great idea. Land of endless steppes, unfailing hospitality... and a language as musical as it is unpredictable! If you want to earn a smile (or even a dinner invitation), here are 10 Kazakh words to pull out. [...]
Visiting Central Asia without exploring its bazaars means missing the soul of this region. These bustling markets are not just places of exchange: they concentrate centuries of history, traditions and humanity. [...]
In Almaty, the cinemas from the Soviet era, for those that still exist, are time capsules, loaded with history, art and collective memories. Among these monuments, two cinemas stand out: the Arman cinema, a cultural symbol since the 60s, and the Tselinny cinema, now undergoing transformation. [...]
Until March 24, the Guimet Museum in Paris offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Kazakhstan's history and culture, thanks to a very special exhibition. [...]
The mosaics of Almaty, particularly the representation of the Kazakh folk tale "Enlik and Kebek" on the facade of the Almaty Hotel, are considered masterpieces of monumental art from the Soviet era. [...]
Kazakhstan, in the heart of Central Asia, is a land of contrasts and geographical diversity. With its steppes, mountains, deserts and lakes, this vast territory offers a unique refuge for exceptional wildlife. [...]
If you've ever had the chance to visit Almaty, you've surely been surprised and delighted by the delicious scent of hot chocolate that floats in the air around the 28 Panfilov Park area and the Kok Bazaar. [...]