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Get a Tajikistan Visa to Visit the Ancient Ruins of Sarazm
January 30th, 2011
Tajikistan is one of those countries that's often overlooked by American travelers, and with some good reasons. It's a relatively undeveloped country, and tourist facilities are often non-existent.
Still, if you don't mind roughing it, a trip to Tajikistan can be an amazing experience. The scenery - golden steppes, towering mountains and isolated lakes - is simply breathtaking.
Visiting this week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site gives you a chance to take in the scenery and get a close look at the ruins of one of the country's oldest settlements.
The city of Sarazm dates back to the 4th millennium BC, which makes it older than the Egyptian pyramids. It was abandoned in 2000 BC, but came to life again as a mining town about 500 years later. Many of the tools and structures une
Getting a Tajikistan Visa For An Outdoor Adventure
November 10th, 2009
You may never have heard of the tiny Asian country of Tajikistan, or perhaps heard of it only in passing. However, if outdoor adventures are your thing, you may be hearing a lot more about it in the future. A little over a decade after the country exited a brutal civil war, Tajikistan is finally being discovered by tourists.
According to this post on Gadling, Tajikistan's main attraction is its rugged, natural beauty. The backcountry is sparsely populated, so if you like solitude, Tajikistan might be the destination for you. There are also lots of opportunities to ride horses (or camels, if that's your thing) and to climb mountains.
However, if you want to travel to Tajikistan, you will need to apply for a Tajikistan visa first. If you don't have a visa, you will more than likely f
