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Category: World Trip 2023

A 42-day trip visiting seven countries; Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Singapore, between 29 April 2023 and 9 June 2023

  • Destination: Uzbekistan

    Official Name: Republic of UzbekistanEstablished: 840 (Kara-Khanid Khanate) / 31 August 1991 (Independence from USSR)Population: 36 million (2022 estimate)Religion: Muslim (96.1%)Official Languages: Uzbek & RussianCapital: TashkentOrder of Visit: 76First Visit: 21 May 2023Last Visit: 29 May 2023Duration: 9 DaysHighlights: Tashkent – 1966 Earthquake monument, Hast Imam Square (Hazrati Imam), Tilla Sheikj Mosque, Chorsu Bazaar, Underground…

  • Destination: Tajikistan

    Official Name: Republic of TajikistanEstablished: 819 (Samanid Empire) / 9 September 1991 (Independence from USSR)Population: 9.7 million (2022 estimate)Religion: Muslim (96.4%)Official Languages: Tajik & RussianCapital: DushanbeOrder of Visit: 75First Visit: 17 May 2023Last Visit: 21 May 2023Duration: 5 DaysHighlights: National Museum of Antiquities, Rudaki Park, Iskander Darya waterfall, Gazza Village, The wonderous mountain ranges, Hiking…

  • Destination: Kazakhstan

    Official Name: Republic of KazakhstanEstablished: 1465 (Kazakh Khanate) / 16 December 1991 (Independence USSR)Population: 19.3 million (2022 estimate)Religion: Muslim (69%), Christian (17%), Unknown (11%)Official Languages: Kazakh & RussianCapital: AstanaOrder of Visit: 74First Visit: 15 May 2023Last Visit: 17 May 2023Duration: 3 DaysHighlights: 4×4 vehicle then Soveit era van and then hiking in beautiful Kolsay Lakes…

  • Destination: Kyrgyzstan

    Official Name: Kyrgyz RepublicEstablished: 1470 (Kyrgyz Khanate) / 31 August 1991 (Independence USSR) Population: 7 million (2022 estimate)Religion: Muslim (90%), Christain (7%) Offical Languages: Kyrgyz & RussianCapital: BishkekOrder of Visit: 73First Visit: 09 May 2023Last Visit: 14 May 2023Duration: 6 DaysHighlights: Bishkek – Victory Day celebrations in Ala-Too Square, Bishkek Bazaar, Victory Square, Changing of…

  • Destination: Türkiye

    Official Name: Republic of TürkiyeEstablished: 29 October 1923 (Ottoman Empire 1299)Population: 85 million (2023 estimate)Religion: Muslim (99.8%) Language: TurkishCapital: AnkaraOrder of Visit: 72First Visit: 30 April 2023Last Visit: 07 June 2023Duration: 14 DaysHighlights: Istanbul – Exploring the historic Fatih district, Exploring the Basilica Cistern, Visiting the Grand Bazaar, visiting Tekfur Palace, Cruising the Bosphorus Strait,…