Kyrgyzstan
More than 1600 metres above sea level, this beach is 2000km from a coast
The shores of the world’s second-largest alpine lake seem like any other beach, until you notice the snow-capped mountains surrounding it.
- Andrew Bain
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From the highest volcanoes to the world’s least visited country: 10 places to visit this year
From salt pans to Arctic wilderness, here are 10 world-class, offbeat, off-the-grid destinations to escape the heaving crowds.
- Fiona Carruthers
Don’t want to rough it? You can now do this intriguing part of Asia in style
With more and more travellers interested in this Central Asian region, better facilities and upgraded infrastructure are a godsend.
- Rob McFarland
The unlikely country that lives up to its Instagram reputation
Mentally prepared to be underwhelmed, we discover that this former Soviet country, where tourism is increasing, doesn’t disappoint.
- Amber Schultz
New luxury train will travel some of world’s most remote, exotic regions
The Grand Silk Road Express travels a wondrous 6500 kilometres through Asia.
- Julietta Jameson
Visiting this formerly daunting part of the world is now easier than ever
We follow the paths carved by some of the greatest and most terrible conquerors, everyone from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan to Timur.
- Ute Junker
Kyrgyzstan president arrests niece’s fiancé after elaborate wedding proposal
The video went viral in Kyrgyzstan and infuriated Sadyr Japarov, who has made a show of admonishing politicians for wasting money since he seized power in a coup.
- James Kilner
Amazing and crowd-free: 12 of the world’s most underrated countries
Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different, and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.
- Brian Johnston
Late winter escapes: The world’s best places for an August holiday
Keen to escape Australia in August? Here are the countries and cities to visit for their summer, winter or welcoming dry season.
- Brian Johnston
Canada ‘very concerned’ about Kyrgyzstan’s takeover of Centerra gold mine
A new Kyrgyzstan law allows the government to take control of the company for three months if, as RFERL reports, the company “damages or endangers the local environment”.
- Jeff Lewis