Click a photo thumbnail to display a 4x6 (10x15cm) image and zoomable map indicating the exact location where the photo was taken.
People of Central Asia
«« | « BACK page 1 of 2
NEXT » | »»
A photographic tour of the people who make us nostalgic for our journey throughout the little-known region of Central Asia.
Smiles, colors, surprising diversity...and the kids!
Our travels took us from Turkmenistan to Tajikistan, by way of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Something we'll never forget.
Read more about Central Asia.
«« | « BACK page 1 of 2
NEXT » | »»
Photo Sets
Traditional China in Pingyao
18 Pictures
Visiting the Warriors in Xi'an, China
18 Pictures
A Tibetan Pilgrimage - Xiahe, China
27 Pictures
Central Asia - Landscapes and Cityscapes
36 Pictures
People of Central Asia
30 Pictures
Newlywed
This woman greeted us in English, which surprised us, and then invited us into her home in Langar, Tajikistan. She had studied English for two years in Khorog and then became a teacher in the village school in Langar, but had to stop working when she got married. She was eager to practice her English and seemed excited to have engagement with someone outside her family.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Tea Time
Vrang, Tajikistan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Informal Guides
These kids led us around the shrine and Buddhist caves in the village of Vrang, Tajikistan. The girls spoke a little English, more Russian, better Tajik and fluent Wakhan languages. Not bad for 9 years old.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Young Flirts
These two girls invited Dan and Hugues to see their Pamiri home. Without any common language (the girls didn't speak Russian and Dan didn't speak Pamiri), it was a bit difficult to communicate, but obviously still fun.Read about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Close Friends
These men kindly put their long discussion on hold so that we could take a photo of them. They seemed like long and dear friends. Murghab, Tajikistan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
A Woman and her Shyrdak
These Kyrgyz women living in the village of Alichur, Tajikistan show us their recent handy-work - an orange and black shyrdak (Kyrgyz felt carpet) that will hang in the house. This shyrdak took almost one month to make.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
A Kalpak and a Smile
An older Kyrgyz man in his kalpak (traditional Kyrgyz hat) waits for his ride at a remote cafe in Tajikistan...Taken en route to Murghab, Tajikistan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
A Hat for the Ages
Dushanbe's streets were filled with young people dressed in suits and formal school attire and older men dressed in these hats.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
Young Pamiri Boy
Taken in Khorog, Tajikistan.Read about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Varzob Expressions
We were amazed by the variety of faces at the Varzob Bazaar in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
Kyrgyz Mountain Kids
These kids came running up to us in Sary Tash. Guess they don't see many tourists. Notice the eyes on the kid in the lower left - beautiful.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Our Mighty Travelmates
Hugues, Veronique and Sebastian take in the sunshine near Pik Lenin in Kyrgyzstan before we cross into Tajikistan.Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.
Brotherly Love
Village near Ak-Suu (outside Karakol, Kyrgyzstan).Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities.
Watch Your Weight
This little girl waits for customers with her scale at the entrance to an underground passageway in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.Read more about our visit to Bishkek and the rest of Kyrgyzstan.
Puppy Guardian
This little girl took upon herself to look after the family dog's six puppies. She created a shelter from felt scraps and trash and did her best to make sure the puppies were warm and fed. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
Two Kids, Two Hats, and a Zhiguli
And Nike-branding, too. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
Experienced Buyer
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.
A Man and his Dog
This almost looks like a pose for a painting (just replace the donkey with a noble steed).Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Riding Potatoes
These children were balanced on sacks of potatoes for the ride home.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Bird, Dropping
A young bride has some difficulty holding a dove for the photographer on her wedding day. Panfilov Park, Almaty.Read more about our experiences in Almaty and the Tian Shan Mountains.
Young Entrepreneurs
These two boys decided to make a little money after school by selling apples at Almaty's Zelyony Bazaar. Read more about our experiences in Almaty and the Tian Shan Mountains.
Ham...and Cheese
This girl in Khiva, Uzbekistan gets very excited by the camera. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Smile
We're not quite sure what happened to this girl's hair, but she didn't seem to mind. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Father and Son
Father and son play games to pass the time at their Ippodrom market stall in Tashkent. Read more about our visit to Uzbekistan and tourism in Uzbekistan.
