My head bobs wildly, chin hitting chest and swaying from side to side, as I try to stay upright in the back seat of a Land Cruiser that’s going at speed over a gravel track, leaving behind a cloud of ...

The Pamir Highway is the second highest highway in the world. It was originally built by the Russians between 1931 and 1934 in order to move supplies, goods and military personnel during the war.

Our journey began with the dream of exploring Central Asia in a motorhome, but time constraints and border challenges reshaped our plans. Initially, we planned to attend the wedding of Baha, a dear ...

In the heart of Central Asia lies the Pamir Highway, a breathtaking 778-mile route that winds through some of the most stunning landscapes on earth, connecting Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Known for its ...

Stretching more than 1,200km between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, the Pamir Highway is one of the world's wildest roads – and for the intrepid traveller, one of the most epic road trips. During the ...

IT’S a terrifying route where drug smuggling, danger and corruption is rife. But as one traveller discovered, this mysterious place hides some incredible sights. If it’s unexpected, it can be a ...

From a cluster of sturdy buildings on the tundra, a woman in a bright kerchief strides towards the road through driving sleet as we approach. She beckons us into her farmhouse. We lean our bikes ...

A satisfying road trip isn’t just a car journey. It is a test of faith; it is trusting in serendipity as much as suspension. That’s getting harder to find in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan is so risk-free ...

Once part of the legendary Silk Road, Central Asia’s Pamir Mountains might be the world’s last true adventure. Known in Persian as the “Bam-i-Dunya” (Roof of the World), Central Asia’s Pamir Mountains ...