Diana Petterson Asian Continent, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Central Asia: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

The Intrepid Travel map for the 24-days tour of “Central Asia: Five Stans Express”. It includes the countries of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Taking myself on another journey. This time, it’s to Central Asia for a little more than three weeks.

This is one of those trips that both fascinate and yet has me on my toes not really knowing what to expect from this part of the world. 

I’m getting to that point in my travels and desire to explore the diversity of the world around me where the places I have never been too before means opening the door to those less touristy places. I’m okay with that. 

And, this trip fits that bill. I will be visiting five former Soviet Union countries that include Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. I am intrigued and looking forward to exploring these countries where foreign travelers are not that frequent. 

Here’s to exploring the world together.

Decided to upgrade myself to business class on Turkish Airlines during the first and longest leg of my flight to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It’s almost a 12- hour flight to Istanbul, Turkey. I did it mainly because I need to rest. From Istanbul, I don’t get into Ashgabat until 2:00 am Friday morning. (Sept. 6, 2023)
The Intrepid Travel map for the 24-days tour of “Central Asia: Five Stans Express”. It includes the countries of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.