East of the Caspian Sea, the Mangystau region of western Kazakhstan is full of history and light on American travelers.

Starting January 1, 2026, American travelers can visit Uzbekistan visa-free. The historic Central Asian nation is known for ...

In 2026, a new private rail journey launches across the ancient Silk Road, with plush cabins, piano bars and a 22-day route ...

Silk Road is an “anchor for our new horizons” which provides an opportunity to “strengthen our relations,” said a calligrapher as Istanbul hosts an international symposium to reconnect people from the ...

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Iran has embarked on a series of ambitious projects to revive the historic Silk Road, moves aimed at expanding its regional influence and overcoming Western efforts to isolate it. A network of road, ...

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Editor’s Note: Sumnima Udas is CNN’s presenter of ‘The Silk Road: Past, Present, Future’, an epic journey from east to west along the ancient trade route, exploring how traditional culture, arts, and ...