If you’ve been there, done that with Europe’s cobbled streets or Southeast Asia’s tropical buzz, it’s time to look east, Central Asia is calling. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan aren’t just dots on the Silk Road map; they’re the best countries to visit in central Asia. Trio of wonderlands packed with awe-inspiring mountains, ancient cities, warm hospitality, and wildly underrated cuisine. For travelers from the Gulf region, these countries offer a refreshing escape, mild summer weather in the mountains, visa-free or easy visa-on-arrival access, and rich Islamic heritage blended with nomadic traditions. But even if you’re not from the GCC, you’re...
