Summer’s on its way! And after months of winter weather, we’re so ready to get outside and enjoy those long lazy days and sultry nights. Although we’re stoked for beach time, camping trips and extra long weekends, we’re especially looking forward to summer music festivals.

With travel becoming more accessible to people than ever before, we as travellers have a shared responsibility to, well, travel responsibly. Although travelling is a very personal experience, it can have far-reaching effects on others and the world around us.

Central Asia—sometimes referred to as the ‘Stans’—consists of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Bordered by Russia in the north, China to the east, and Iran and Afghanistan down south, these five countries possess unparalleled natural beauty, unique culture and rich history.