Turkmenistan Travel

Turkmenistan is located in central Asia, on the shores of the Caspian Sea. This nation borders Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. The capital city is Ashgabat.

Turkmenistan Travel features articles on destinations like "The Door to Hell", a flaming crater in Derweze, situated in the Karakum Desert. You'll also find information on Turkmen culture, visa requirements, and info on touring the Silk Road cities of Merv, Dekhistan and Koyne-Urgench, among others.

Latest articles in Turkmenistan Travel

Best Tourist Attractions: The Door to Hell in Turkmenistan

The flaming crater at Derweze (Darvaza) deep in the Karakum Desert is known by locals as the Door to Hell, as they coexist with a natural gas crater.

Jan 5, 2011 – Paul Bradbury

Turkmenistan Visa Requirements: Tourist, Business and Transit

Whether you want to experience the Turkmenbashi cult of personality or have a job on a Turkmen gas project, a visa from a Turkmenistan embassy is required.

Dec 25, 2010 – Paul Bradbury

Turkmen Culture Tips

Here are some tips for how to get along in Turkmen culture: suggestions on Turkmen friendships, family relationships, religion, and dating in this Silk Road country

Sep 6, 2007 – Ray Nayler

Silk Road Cities: Koyne-Urgench

One of the remotest Silk Road cities, less well-known than Samarkand, Koyne-Urgensh rewards the adventurous traveler with some of Central Asia's most striking monuments.

Aug 26, 2007 – Ray Nayler

Silk Road Cities: Merv

In 1221 Jenghiz Khan put an end to one of the greatest cities in the Arab world, home to Omar Khayyam, second in stature only to Baghdad and now a World Heritage Site.

Aug 26, 2007 – Ray Nayler

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