Horses, Eagles, and Fire: The Steppe Awakens as the 2026 World Nomad Games Return to Kyrgyzstan - The Times Of Central Asia On the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, where mountains drop sharply into the water, and horses and cars are found in almost equal measure, Kyrgyzstan will host the

My Latest for @timesca.com the World Nomad Games return to Kyrgyzstan in 2026, turning Issyk-Kul into a global stage for nomadic sport and living heritage timesca.com/horses-eagle... #Kyrgyzstan #WorldNomadGames #CentralAsia #NomadCulture #IssykKul #NomadGames2026

Horses, Eagles, and Fire: The Steppe Awakens as the 2026 World Nomad Games Return to Kyrgyzstan - The Times Of Central Asia On the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, where mountains drop sharply into the water, and horses and cars are found in almost equal measure, Kyrgyzstan will host the

Latest from Ola's Kool Kitchen Kyrgyzstan’s World Nomad Games 2026 will bring ancient sports, culture, and global attention back to Issyk-Kul https://ow.ly/4Y2w50YJNGQ #Kyrgyzstan #CentralAsia #WorldNomadGames #NomadCulture #IssykKul #NomadGames2026

The USSR Is Gone, the Story Isn’t: Joe Luc Barnes On the Road Across the Former Soviet Union - The Times Of Central Asia On a foggy but mild London evening, The Times of Central Asia joined journalist and contributor Joe Luc Barnes to celebrate the launch of his new book,

Latest from our Ola's Kool Kitchen Georgian wine Armenian brandy and the ghosts of empire Joe Luc Barnes travels the former USSR to tell the human story of life after Soviet rule https://ow.ly/pvhc50YqbSI #CentralAsia #USSR #TravelWriting #History #PostSoviet #TravelStories

The USSR Is Gone, the Story Isn’t: Joe Luc Barnes On the Road Across the Former Soviet Union - The Times Of Central Asia On a foggy but mild London evening, The Times of Central Asia joined journalist and contributor Joe Luc Barnes to celebrate the launch of his new book,  A

My latest for @timesca.com vodka, gulags, and Silk Road cities @joelucbarnes.bsky.social travels the former Soviet world to ask what happened after empire timesca.com/the-ussr-is-... #CentralAsia #USSR #PostSoviet #TravelWriting #Geopolitics #NewBook

The Language Nobody Wants to Speak About: Russian’s Uneasy Place in Central Asia’s Cultural Conversation - The Times Of Central Asia Rhetoric in segments of the Russian media has sharpened debates over sovereignty and influence across Central Asia, pushing these concerns beyond policy

My latest for @timesca.com as Central Asia rethinks Moscow’s influence Russian declines symbolically but still dominates the region’s cultural bureaucracy and art world infrastructure timesca.com/the-language... #CentralAsia #LanguagePolitics #Culture #PostSoviet #Identity

Beyond the Yurt: Rethinking Nomadism in Kazakh Contemporary Art - The Times Of Central Asia At a moment when Kazakhstan is building new cultural institutions and asking bigger questions about what contemporary art should do, one curator has been

My latest for @timesca.com Kazakh curator Akmaral Kulbatyrova on reframing nomadic heritage as a critical contemporary language as Kazakhstan’s art enters global institutions timesca.com/beyond-the-y... #Kazakhstan #ContemporaryArt #CentralAsia #ArtInstitutions #NomadicCulture #KazakhArt #GlobalArt

La Tregua: A Bridge Across Wars and Worlds – An Interview with Director Miguel Ángel Vivas - The Times Of Central Asia His new film, La Tregua (The Truce), invites viewers into a story based on actual events that unfolded far from Spain, but holds deep ties to its history. It

My latest for @timesca.com director Miguel Ángel Vivas tells TCA how his Spanish-Kazakh film La Tregua recreates a Kazakh gulag to explore identity humanity and healing across divides timesca.com/la-tregua-a-... #LaTregua #Film #Kazakhstan #Spain #MiguelÁngelVivas

The Artistic Brilliance of Central Asia Takes Center Stage at Sotheby’s - The Times Of Central Asia On October 29, Sotheby’s will host its Arts of the Islamic World and India sale, featuring a dazzling selection of manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, and

My latest for @timesca.com Sotheby's celebrates Central Asia’s golden age of artistry where geometry, poetry, and craftsmanship shaped the soul of Islamic art timesca.com/the-artistic... #CentralAsia #Sothebys #Art #IsalmicArt #Auction

The Artistic Brilliance of Central Asia Takes Center Stage at Sotheby’s - The Times Of Central Asia On October 29, Sotheby’s will host its Arts of the Islamic World and India sale, featuring a dazzling selection of manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, and

Latest from our Ola's Kool Kitchen Sotheby’s showcases six centuries of Central Asian artistry in its Islamic Art sale, featuring rare Timurid and Samanid masterpieces https://ow.ly/JP5150XjlA2 #CentralAsia #Art #Sothebys #History #IslamicArt #SothebysAuction #ArtCollectors

In The Kitchen: A Reflection of Taste and Art, Savoring the Color of Flavor - The Times Of Central Asia In the culinary world, all eyes have turned towards Almaty, as the city becomes the stage for In the Kitchen: Anniversary Edition, an international project

Latest from our Ola's Kool Kitchen Almaty serves up a sensory masterpiece where fine art meets fine dining https://ow.ly/QVFt50XhGIS #Almaty #InTheKitchen #ArtAndCuisine #KazakhstanEvents #ArtInAlmaty #KazakhstanArt

In The Kitchen: A Reflection of Taste and Art, Savoring the Color of Flavor - The Times Of Central Asia In the culinary world, all eyes have turned towards Almaty, as the city becomes the stage for In the Kitchen: Anniversary Edition, an international project

My Latest for @timesca.com Almaty turns up the heat as chefs and artists unite for a feast of flavor and vision timesca.com/in-the-kitch... #AlmatyEvents #HauteCuisine #Art #Food #InTheKitchen #KazakhstanCulture

Uzbekistan’s Garden Blossoms at the Osaka Expo - The Times Of Central Asia At Osaka Expo 2025, Uzbekistan is stepping onto the global stage with a pavilion that embodies the country’s theme: culture as the foundation of future

Latest from our @olaskoolkitchen.bsky.social step into Uzbekistan’s Garden of Knowledge at Osaka Expo 2025 where tradition meets tomorrow timesca.com/uzbekistans-... #Uzbekistan #OsakaExpo2025 #GardenOfKnowledge #Pavilion

Uzbekistan’s Garden Blossoms at the Osaka Expo - The Times Of Central Asia At Osaka Expo 2025, Uzbekistan is stepping onto the global stage with a pavilion that embodies the country’s theme: culture as the foundation of future

My latest for @timesca.com Uzbekistan shines at Osaka Expo 2025 with a Garden of Knowledge pavilion where heritage meets innovation timesca.com/uzbekistans-... #Uzbekistan #OsakaExpo2025 #GardenOfKnowledge #Pavilion

Bold Pavilions, Big Statements: Central Asia at Osaka Expo 2025 - The Times Of Central Asia On a sweltering August day, The Times of Central Asia arrived at the Osaka Expo 2025. The theme, "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," set the stage for a

Latest from our @olaskoolkitchen.bsky.social at Osaka Expo 2025 visitors journey through Central Asia’s vibrant pavilions where culture meets cutting edge ideas for tomorrow timesca.com/bold-pavilio... #CentralAsia #Travel #OsakaExpo2025 #Japan #InnovativePavilions

Bold Pavilions, Big Statements: Central Asia at Osaka Expo 2025 - The Times Of Central Asia On a sweltering August day, The Times of Central Asia arrived at the Osaka Expo 2025. The theme, "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," set the stage for a

My latest for @timesca.com at Osaka Expo 2025 Central Asia unveils bold pavilions blending ancient spirit and future vision timesca.com/bold-pavilio... #CentralAsia #Travel #Innovation #FutureForward #OsakaExpo2025 #Japan

From Tashkent to Tennessee: Uzbek Stories Bridge Worlds in Nashville Debut - The Times Of Central Asia Uzbekistan's literary luminaries will make their first appearance at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, Tennessee. Now in its 37th year, this iconic

My latest for @timesca.com about Uzbek authors appearing at Nashville's Southern Festival of Books, introducing U.S. audiences to the rich heritage of Uzbek storytelling timesca.com/from-tashken... #UzbekLiterature #SouthernFestivalofBooks #Nashville

From Tashkent to Tennessee: Uzbek Stories Bridge Worlds in Nashville Debut - The Times Of Central Asia Uzbekistan's literary luminaries will make their first appearance at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, Tennessee. Now in its 37th year, this iconic

Our @olaskoolkitchen.bsky.social reports Uzbek literature debuts at Nashville's Southern Festival of Books, showcasing Abdulla Qodiriy's Oʻtkan Kunlar & fostering cultural exchange timesca.com/from-tashken... #UzbekLiterature #SouthernFestivalOfBooks #NashvilleEvents #AbdullaQodiriy

The Hearth of Hospitality: The Importance of the Chaikhana in Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia Across Central Asia, the chaikhana, or teahouse, holds a cherished place in the region’s social and cultural fabric. Beyond serving cups of steaming tea, it

Our @olaskoolkitchen.bsky.social delves into how it's more than tea, the chaikhana is Central Asia's heartbeat—where culture, connection, and tradition brew together timesca.com/the-hearth-o... #Chaikhana #CentralAsia #TeaTradition #HeritageBrews #TeaLovers #Teahouses

The Hearth of Hospitality: The Importance of the Chaikhana in Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia Across Central Asia, the chaikhana, or teahouse, holds a cherished place in the region’s social and cultural fabric. Beyond serving cups of steaming tea, it

My latest for @timesca.com A cup of tea, a slice of history, and a space for connection-discover the cultural heart of Central Asia’s chaikhana timesca.com/the-hearth-o... #Chaikhana #TeaCulture #CentralAsia #Tea #Teahouse

The Ruthless History of the Great Game in Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia In the so-called New Great Game, Central Asia is no longer a mere backdrop; with its strategic location, massive oil and gas reserves, and newfound deposits

Our @stephenmbland.bsky.social & @olaskoolkitchen.bsky.social discuss how the Great Game of the 19th century was a ruthless struggle for power and influence in Central Asia timesca.com/the-ruthless... #GreatGame #CentralAsiaHistory #19thCentury #Espionage #Geopolitics #History

The Ruthless History of the Great Game in Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia In the so-called New Great Game, Central Asia is no longer a mere backdrop; with its strategic location, massive oil and gas reserves, and newfound deposits

My latest with @stephenmbland.bsky.social for @timesca.com a look at The "Great Game" of the 19th century and how it turned Central Asia into a high-stakes chessboard of espionage and conquest between Britain and Russia timesca.com/the-ruthless... #TheGreatGame #History #CentralAsia #Espionage

Segiz: Exploring Kazakhstan’s Beauty on the Road Less Traveled - The Times Of Central Asia The Times of Central Asia’s cinematographer for the World Nomad Games, Ilyas Otan, is on a mission to put Kazakhstan's tourism on the map. An independent film

Our @olaskoolkitchen.bsky.social reports on Segiz the film, discover Kazakhstan's untamed beauty and nomadic culture in this award-winning short film timesca.com/segiz-explor... #Kazakhstan #SegizFilm #TravelDocumentary #Roadmovie #film

Segiz: Exploring Kazakhstan’s Beauty on the Road Less Traveled - The Times Of Central Asia The Times of Central Asia’s cinematographer for the World Nomad Games, Ilyas Otan, is on a mission to put Kazakhstan's tourism on the map. An independent film

My latest for @timesca.com on the road less traveled: a review of a Kazakhstan road movie timesca.com/segiz-explor... #documentary #film #roadmovie #Kazakhstan

My latest for @timesca.com looks at Falconry, an ancient bond between humans & birds of prey, thrives today as both a cultural heritage & a breathtaking display of skill and conservation timesca.com/eagles-herit... #Falconry #BirdsOfPrey #CulturalHeritage #Falconers #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan

Our @olaskoolkitchen.bsky.social discusses Falconry: a stunning blend of skill, culture, and conservation timesca.com/eagles-herit... #Falconry #BirdsOfPrey #CulturalHeritage #Falconers #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan

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Silk Roads Exhibition: Beating Heart of the Ancient World - The Times Of Central Asia On a gloomy winter’s day, The Times of Central Asia visited the Silk Roads Exhibition at the British Museum. The sight of a significant queue wrapped around

Our @olaskoolkitchen.bsky.social Looking at Silk Roads Exhibition at the @british-museum.bsky.social : A beating heart of the Ancient World timesca.com/silk-roads-e... #SilkRoads #BritishMuseum #AncientWorld #ArtExhibition # #ArtAndCulture #HistoryBuff #MuseumLovers #London #Eurasia #CentralAsia

Silk Roads Exhibition: Beating Heart of the Ancient World - The Times Of Central Asia On a gloomy winter’s day, The Times of Central Asia visited the Silk Roads Exhibition at the British Museum. The sight of a significant queue wrapped around

My latest for @timesca.com Looking at Silk Roads Exhibition at the British Museum: A beating heart of the Ancient World timesca.com/silk-roads-e... #SilkRoads #BritishMuseum #AncientWorld #ArtExhibition #CulturalHeritage #ArtAndCulture #HistoryBuff #MuseumLovers #London #Eurasia #CentralAsia

Silk Roads Exhibition: Beating Heart of the Ancient World - The Times Of Central Asia On a gloomy winter’s day, The Times of Central Asia visited the Silk Roads Exhibition at the British Museum. The sight of a significant queue wrapped around

Our @olaskoolkitchen.bsky.social Looking at Silk Roads Exhibition at the @british-museum.bsky.social : A beating heart of the Ancient World timesca.com/silk-roads-e... #SilkRoads #BritishMuseum #AncientWorld #ArtExhibition #ArtAndCulture #HistoryBuff #MuseumLovers #London #Eurasia #CentralAsia

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