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Central Asia – Sustainable & Responsible Tourism

Kalpak Travel: Our commitment to sustainable, responsible tourism Since 2017, when the United Nations declared it the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (#IY2017), we have been deeply committed to promoting responsible travel. This initiative inspired us—along with tourists and tour operators worldwide—to think about how we can travel in a way which not […]

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Silk Road

Silk Road in Central Asia

What is the Silk Road? We’ve probably all heard of the Silk Road, but how many of us really know what it is? The Silk Road consists of an extensive network of trade routes that has been around for over 2000 years, connecting the West with the East. The Ancient Silk Road conjures up many […]

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Uzbekistan-  Top 10 Souvenirs to Buy

Uzbekistan – top 10 souvenirs to buy Ceramics Wood carvings Ikat fabrics -Uzbek textiles Embroidery Samarkand paper Puppet Miniature paintings Metal art – engravings  and jewelry NATIONAL HATS AND CLOTHES Carpets What is your favorite souvenir that you like to buy on your trips? What would you like to buy in Uzbekistan or Central Asia? Tag […]

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Central Asia

Central Asia in World Museums

Central Asia in World Museums The cultural and historical heritage of Central Asia is displayed in different museums around the world. Here we list some of the museums that provide online access to the Central Asian objects, as well as a list of museums in Central Asia. The State Hermitage Museum The Hermitage in St. […]

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