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Exploring Achisay (Ащысай)

A small town in southern Kazakhstan, one of those places forgotten by time. An abandoned mineshaft, some old ladies, a Palace of Culture with the original Lenin statue, and a population a 10th of its original size.

Aug. 16, 2022

Travelling to the Polygon

The Polygon, more formally known as the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, is where more nuclear bomb tests were completed than anywhere else on earth, and this is our story of what it's like to visit.

Aug. 16, 2022

Tashkent Airport: Quick and Simple, but Under-equipped

Anyone who visited Tashkent Airport more than 5 years ago wouldn't believe how quick and stress-free arrival is now, but it's a different story for departure.

Aug. 13, 2022

Being Gay in Syria

Being gay anywhere in the world can come with challenges, but Syria probably isn't as bad as most would expect. Just like everywhere else in the world gay people still exist here, be it in an underground nature. Is the situation ideal for them? Hardly. Does life still go on? Always.

Aug. 8, 2022

Top 6 surprising things about Syria

We've all got an image in our heads of a war-torn country, constantly in danger and full of religious extremism, but I think you'll be pretty surprised when you get there to see alcohol, bikinis, and loads of ethnicities and religions living in harmony.

Aug. 8, 2022

Why coming to Afghanistan with SAIGA tours is the right choice!

So you’ve decided to take the jump and travel to Afghanistan. It can be quite scary, I know, but it'll be such a rewarding experience. I've been organising tours to Afghanistan since 2016, and here's why I think you should join me.

Aug. 8, 2022

Why we’re going to miss the World Nomad Games being held in Kyrgyzstan

After three editions of this wonderful and unique sporting and cultural event, the next Nomad Games won't be held in Kyrgyzstan. Although it's still a fantastic event and a great chance for these athletes to have a rare moment of glory, we do think it's a shame that Kyrgyzstan won't have the honour of hosting the next one.

Aug. 8, 2022

Top Sites in Kabul

Kabul's an exciting, bustling and unique city with a lot to do. Here are some of our favourite spots to make sure you check out while you're there.

Aug. 8, 2022

How to visit the Dinosaur Plateau in Turkmenistan

The first question many of you will be asking is “There’s a dinosaur plateau in Turkmenistan?” and the answer is yes, there is. Turkmenistan just got even better!

July 31, 2022

Our Turkmenistan Story

You might be wondering why you should travel to Turkmenistan with SAIGA over anyone else, and here's why we think you should!

July 27, 2022

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