What should I know about Turkmenistan?

Their main tourism attractions are: Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is nice for a short stay. Visit the city's monuments and a Sunday market “Tolkuchka”. read more

Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is nice for a short stay. Visit the city’s monuments and a Sunday market “Tolkuchka”. Merv, UNESCO World Heritage Site that was a major center of international trade and crafts located on the Silk Road. read more

Turkmenistan is a mid-sized country in Central Asia. It covers 188,500 square miles (488,000 sq. km), making it a bit larger than the state of California. It shares borders with Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, and has coastline along the Caspian Sea. read more

Turkmenistan - about the size of Spain and home to roughly five million people - remains a tightly controlled police state, so understanding the realities of travelling on the ground will mean an easier trip, and less surprises all round. read more