There are countries you visit. And there are countries you try to understand. Turkmenistan belongs to the second category. This is especially true given the rich history of this country.
Ayan Travel is pleased to announce participation at ITB Berlin 2026 (3–5 March)! Find us there at the Hall 3.1 – Stand 504.
You might be surprised if you find a small Orthodox church in the middle of Turkmenistan. The town of Bayramali. Church of St. Alexis.
We are excited to announce that AYAN Travel Turkmenistan will be participating in TTG Travel Experience, Italy’s leading international B2B tourism fair!
You’ve never really tasted melon until you’ve tried it in Turkmenistan. Out of 1600 melon varieties in the world, over 400 grow there alone.
Sultangala is the largest historical part of Ancient Merv. Its name translates to "sultan's fortress" from Turkmen language.
Save this list of things you must do in Turkmenistan — you’ll need it when you step into the most mysterious country on the Silk Road.
At present, Ancient Merv is a designated State Historical and Cultural Park located near the modern city of Mary in Turkmenistan. Established in 1987, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Life for the nomads of Turkmenistan and other Central Asian peoples has long revolved around a single iconic structure: the yurt.
In the average Western history textbook, Central Asia occupies a rather modest position that does not correspond to reality.