Stans of Central Asia

In brief: It's a much finer road with friends on it, as in Astana We have been fortunate to meet interesting people throughout our travels and maintain friendships long after. Especially in a country new…

In brief: When Astana became Kazakhstan's capital 30 years ago, a new city was built atop the old. It's wealthy, friendly, growing rapidly, and often monumental. Astana, Kazakhstan, is a largely invented capital city, created…