A freelance journalist, award-winning author and travel writer specialising in Central Asia, the Caucasus and South-East Asia, my articles have appeared in numerous publications including Vice, The Diplomat, Motherboard and EurasiaNet. You can view a selection at my website: www.stephenmbland.com

In my latest book, "Does it Yurt? Travels in Central Asia or How I Came to Love the Stans" - a mix of travel, history, and reportage – I take the reader on a voyage of discovery, exploring the region’s rich heritage, and unearthing the stories of the people and places of these fascinating lands.