Where would you rather stay? Option 1: Ule Ethnic Resort, in a wooden cabin looking down on the Indus River. Option 2: The more luxurious Ladakh Eco Resort, surrounded by organic vegetable gardens.

In the Writer’s Reads column of the new issue of Geographical, I give a shout-out to some brilliant books, including Fiesta by Daniel Stables, The Last American Road Trip by Sarah Kendzior & Daybreak in Gaza by Matthew Teller.

IndiGo to launch daily flights to 🇬🇧London Heathrow from 26 October 2025. It is likely that these will originate from 🇮🇳Mumbai (subject to confirmation) Flights expected to go on sale soon

.Qaxramon qizi reviewed The Telegraph, Tbilisi’s most exciting new hotel, for The Travel Magazine. #presstrip thetravelmagazine.net/the-telegraph-…

Our first Uzbekistan #presstrip of the summer is underway, with journalists exploring the food, handicrafts, & history of the lush Fergana Valley.

With mentorship support, Nargiza systematized the work of her guest house in Karakol and began to scale the business. This is one of 62 mentoring pairs supported by UNDP in Kyrgyzstan as part of #Aid4Trade project, implemented with financial support from MFA Finland 🇫🇮.

A few more snaps from this week’s Silk & the Silk Roads #presstrip, which Qaxramon qizi is leading in Uzbekistan for Uzbekistan.travel.

Happy birthday, Pakistan 🇵🇰 #IndependenceDay

The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad is out today in UK paperback. It tells the true story of the botanists who worked at world’s first seed bank during the siege of Leningrad and is a finalist in the Orwell and Royal Society prizes. Pick up a copy wherever you get your books.

Thanks to Natalia Laskowska for teaching Arab News’ readers about Uzbekistan’s chillies. #presstrip arabnews.com/node/2611828/w…

Why are chillies talismans in Uzbekistan? Qaxramon qizi taught Natalia Laskowska all about this (& much more!) in last week’s #presstrip in the Fergana Valley. arab.news/6y8mz

.Outlook Traveller cast its gaze on The Telegraph in Tbilisi this week. outlooktraveller.com/amp/story/dest…

Is London ready for Surkhandarya fashion? Qaxramon qizi & I shall be testing the waters!

In September 2026 we will be taking a group of guests to the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan. Along with experiencing the sports and festivities, we will also soak up the country's phenomenal mountainous scenery and Silk Road history. Full details ⬇️ untamedborders.com/itinerary/kyrg…

Bon voyage to the journalists now exploring Jizzakh on Uzbekistan.travel’s latest #presstrip! 📍 Zaamin National Park

Zip lining & a glass suspension bridge: Zaamin National Park is set up for active tourism! #presstrip for Uzbekistan.travel

Uzbekistan and Georgia both make the list! thetimes.com/travel/inspira…

Including Nukus, Karakalpakstan! travelandleisureasia.com/in/destination…

In November we’re taking a group on a 10-day trip through Pakistan’s least visited and largest province - Balochistan. We spend time driving the dramatic Makran Coastal Highway, visit the Hingol National Park, Quetta, ride the Bolan Pass train + more ⬇️ untamedborders.com/itinerary/balo…

Congratulations, Joe! I’m sure this will be a fantastic read.