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Start your next adventure through Central Asia with our carefully crafted selection of Uzbekistan tours for travel in 2024/2025. Discover the treasures of the Silk Road; visit the majestic madrasas of Samarkand and the minarets of Bukhara and Khiva; or venture into the breathtaking landscapes of the Uzbek countryside. Explore the wonders of Uzbekistan through […]

The Aral Sea in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, stands as one of the world’s greatest man-made disasters. Once the world’s fourth-largest lake, sustaining a thriving fishing economy and supporting local communities, it has now transformed into the world’s newest desert, the Aralkum. In a bid to draw global attention to the disaster, the local running group Prorun,

One of the lesser-visited regions of Uzbekistan is Karakalpakstan, the ‘stan within a stan’, located in the north west of the country and probably the country’s most culturally distinct area. Once a region reliant on the Aral Sea, it is now home to the world’s newest desert, the Aralkum, formed due to one of the

The Aral Sea, once the world’s fourth-largest inland body of water spanning over 68,000 km² (nearly the size of Ireland), has shrunk by 90% since 1960, and is considered to be one of the world’s greatest man-made disasters. During Aral Sea Tourism Week, I visited Muynak, written Moynaq in the local language, a city in

The Fergana Valley in Central Asia is certainly one of the more off-the-beaten-path destinations to visit in this part of the world. Located mostly in Uzbekistan but also covering parts of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, the area offers a fusion of cultures, traditional crafts, beautiful landscapes, and plenty of fruit! It doesn’t have the same architectural

The mysterious yet fascinating Silk Road country of Uzbekistan is only a 3 hour flight away and there are plenty of reasons to make this your next holiday destination. From the majestic architecture to the warm hospitality, Uzbekistan offers a totally unique experience if you’re looking for your next adventure. Uzbekistan received a record number

Some of the food tours in Uzbekistan can be quite expensive as they tend to be multi-day guided tours across the whole country. If you’re looking for a cheap food tour in Uzbekistan, preparing, learning about, and enjoying Uzbekistan’s cuisine then you’re in the right place as here we’ve listed all the best food tours

Discover the wonders beyond Samarkand’s historic city limits with our guide to the best Samarkand tours and day trips. Whether you’re looking for a city tour of Samarkand, a spot of wine tasting, or a day trip to the historical city of Shahrisabz, here we list some of the best options for your trip to