And then his people—the Kyrgyz nomads of remote Afghanistan—might have a legitimate ... stashed deep within the great mountains of Central Asia. Much of it is above 14,000 feet.

Lapis lazuli, known as 'blue gold', has captivated civilizations for millennia with its vibrant blue color and historical ...

Afghanistan is a place ... Last summer I hiked through this utterly remote wilderness hemmed by the mountain walls of Tajikistan, Pakistan, and western China. For weeks photographer Matthieu ...

Supported by adventure tour company Untamed Borders, Fatima runs remote tours in an attempt to showcase what Herat and central Afghanistan have to offer from afar. In the tours, she weaves ...

Afghanistan’s unique title is rooted deep in its long history of defeating foreign invaders. Its rugged mountains and remote valleys make it difficult for armies to move around or control the ...