An unprotected moment at the bazaar in Nukus, Uzbekistan. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
An older woman takes a break from the steep stairs at Paraw Bibi, a pilgrimage site for women in Turkmenistan. Read more about Turkmenistan.
An old Kyrgyz man surveys the animals on offer at Karakol's Sunday animal market (Mal Bazaar) before making a purchase. Read more about our visit to Karakol and the rest of Kyrgyzstan.