A Silk Road moonscape, with no Americans in sight

AKTAU, Kazakhstan — The Toyota 4x4 bounced across a roadless, barren plain. Behind, a cloud of pale dust shimmered in the sun. Ahead, a formation of bleached rocks shot skyward. Our SUV was heading straight at it. And it was not slowing down. Travel better with news, tips and guides that make you...

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