Markets in Central Asia always seem to have large and colorful spice displays, but we're not really sure who is using all these spices since the local food is relatively bland and not particularly heavy on the use of spice. Read more about our visit to Bishkek and the rest of Kyrgyzstan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A fresh snowfall in southern Kyrgyzstan provides yet another photo opportunity. Taken between Osh and Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan en route to Tajikistan. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
We stocked up on dried fruits and nuts in Osh, Kyrgyzstan to take with us to the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. After several days of eating potatoes and bread, these dried apricots became a prized possession. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.