Welcome to central asia
and let’s go beyond the map
This is feel central asia
Our goal is to help you plan your trip with confidence—and fewer surprises.
Traveling through Central Asia means stepping off the map. These are lesser-known countries, with complex histories, extreme landscapes, and a kind of hospitality that leaves you speechless. On this site, you’ll find guides, itineraries, and practical tips to explore Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan—and Iran too. Everything is written from experience, with clear and straightforward information.
Feel Central Asia was born from the desire to share a region that’s rarely explored, with useful, honest, and up-to-date content. You won’t find empty phrases or generic descriptions here. We talk about visas, transport, what to see, what to avoid, how to get around, and what it’s really like to travel through these countries.
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Ready to plan your trip to Central Asia?
Here you’ll find the key resources you need to make decisions and organize every detail of your adventure. From transportation and accommodation to essential tips, everything you’re looking for is in one place. Make your trip simple from the very first step.
The travelers
We’re Juan and Flor, a couple of long-term travelers who spent several months exploring Central Asia overland. No tours, no sponsors—just backpacks, border crossings, and a lot of learning on the way.
We’ve been traveling together for years, always looking for places that aren’t in every guidebook. Central Asia challenged us, amazed us, and changed the way we see the world.
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How to visit the Aral Sea and Moynaq in Uzbekistan
The Aral Sea was once one of the four largest lakes in the world. However, it has suffered a dramatic reduction in its extension and water volume. We tell you about our experience visiting the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan and our impressions.
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11 must-sees in Khiva, the beautiful child
Discover the best things to do in Khiva, which offers a journey back in time, transporting you through the centuries with its ancient monuments, ornate minarets and imposing walls.
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25 Amazing Things to Do in Bukhara
Minarets that stand like guards, mosques that tell stories with their blue and orange colors. Get ready to discover Bukhara in all its splendor. Below, I will guide you through the treasures of this city so you won’t miss a single detail.
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5 best things to do in Nurata, following Alexander the Great
Let’s explore 5 sites and things to do in Nurata, Uzbekistan, among which are the remains of the Nur fortress that would have been founded by Alexander the Great and then razed by the Mongols.
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Best 13 things to do in Samarkand for an epic journey
Find out the best things to do in Samarkand, one of the most important sites on the Silk Road, with the imposing Registan and the thousand and one mosques and madrasas with their colourful gates and domes.
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What to see in Shahrisabz in one day: 5 best places
Shahrisabz is a fascinating and historic city located about 100 kilometres south of Samarkand. Known as the ‘birthplace of Amir Timur’, the city is replete with monuments dating from the time of this great conqueror.
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How Much Money to Travel to Asia
If you are planning a long-term trip to the continent, we detail how much money to travel to Asia country by country, considering transportation, accommodation, excursions and meals.
