Visiting different malls

Our guides take us to see the various enormous and lavish Turkmen shopping centers.
For a moment, we think we’re in Dubai.

There are many Western brands, and the Turkish TikToker CZN Burak has opened one of his restaurants.
White dominates everywhere, with golden details. The railings, handles, and columns feature the eight-pointed star and other typical national motifs.

Even here, however, although there are more people, the buildings are definitely oversized compared to the number of visitors.

One curious thing was that the two guides followed us the entire time. When my travel companion and I went to the bathroom at different times, one of the guides accompanied each of us. Local kindness? Perhaps!Read more