When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, it broke apart into 15 separate countries. The five in Central Asia– Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan– are largely unknown to the outside world. Here are some fun facts to share with your friends at the next Sunday BBQ. Continue reading
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For the past eight months, the Five Abandoned Places series has showcased a total of 175 locations from around the world. Today’s “top 20” post will mark the last of the weekly series (which no doubt will take on a new form in the weeks ahead). Many thanks to the readers who have offered site suggestions or left comments. Continue reading
The former Soviet Republics in Central Asia– Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan– are fascinating, oft-ignored, and mysterious. Getting visas to visit all of them, especially for a Yank, would be a monumental task. That’s why on a recent trip to Washington, DC, I opted for a far easier task– visiting every one of these countries’ embassies and asking for travel brochures. Continue reading
Another installment in our series on abandoned places in the world. Continue reading