Kokpar (also known as Kok Boru) is a traditional horseback game with deep roots in the nomadic cultures of Central Asia. Often described as a blend of strength, strategy, and …
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We collect stories that connect people, places, and the past. This April, our journey takes us deep into the Kazakh steppe—to Baikonur, the cradle of human spaceflight. On April 8, …
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We started with breakfast in front of the Swastika forest, just south from Tash-Bashat. Today we want to reach the Tesik-Kil, a 100 km track. After some kilometers there are …
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At once the right rear wheel blocks for a short time and we hear a terrible metal sound. We stop the truck on the road side and I check the …
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The Bartang valley is impossible to cross for us because of the bad road conditions. After the winter and heavy rainfalls the valley is only passable via motorcycles, bicycles and …
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Wakhan valley Pamir The most impressive part of the Pamir for us was the Tajik Wakhan valley. This Wakhan valley is part of the corridor and our road follows the …
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We started Pamir (9. May 2024) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan and we take the south route via the Afghanistan, Pakistani and Chinese border. We expect to end this journey around 1.600 …
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We are stuck at the remains of the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan. We followed a much driven track in the sand but at once we break through this thin layer …
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We wanted to drive from Iran to Kazachstan, Mangystau and Turkmenistan is then the country to pass. At this time, april 2024, you need a guide to accompany you and …
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We entered Kazakhstan from Turkmenistan. The road from the Temirbaba border to Zhanaozen/Aktau was terrible. Potholes, mud and therefore a very slow and tiresome trip. The good thing is, we …