Topic: Caspian Sea

In the thick of the Cold War, the Soviet Union built an immense vessel to carry their troops across the seas and into Western Europe. Equipped with...

Tallest Tower Planned

A developer in Azerbaijan plans to construct the world's tallest building as part of a complex on a chain of 41 artificial islands in the Caspian...
View Larger Image. A A | Email | Print Tweet. Share . - A property developer in oil-rich Azerbaijan says the company is aiming to construct the...

Tips for Growing and Harvesting Garlic

Photo: flickr/clayirving. Eating garlic can lower your blood pressure and even improve the way you sleep. So before the first frost, slip on your...

Sting cancels Kazakh concert over 'rights abuses'

British pop star Sting cancelled a concert he was due to give in Kazakhstan's capital Astana on Monday, blaming violations of the human rights of striking oil workers in the ex-Soviet state.Sting said in a statement published on his website ...

Central Asia Travel: A Beginner's Guide

Deserts and dictators. Yurts and nomads. Silk Road cities, staggering yet underrated mountain ranges, Soviet detritus, and one of the world's...

How To Buy Beluga Caviar

Beluga caviar (the roes or eggs of the beluga sturgeon fish that is found in the Caspian Sea) is a delicacy with a distinct taste. Its grains are...

26 Saline Lakes Of The World

The three largest salt lakes in the world are the Caspian Sea, Aral Sea Lake Balkhash. Eventually, a salt lake will turn into salt flat if the...
MOSCOW — Turkmenistan's leader is described as “not very bright” and “a practised liar” in a cable from the U.S. embassy in the gas-rich Central...

Travel: A Means or an End?

We are excited to announce that we have been selected by GAP Adventures for their Wanderers in Residence program. In preparation for the official...