The Silk Road city of Khiva in Uzbekistan is claimed to be more than 2,500 years old and is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Often likened to an ‘open air museum’, Khiva’s old city Itchan Kala is a labyrinth of over 50 unique and magnificent mosques, madrassas, minarets, and mausoleums. These architectural […]
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Tashkent is the bustling capital city of Uzbekistan and offers a unique experience for travelers to this Silk Road country. The city is a patchwork of culture and architecture woven over more than 2,000 years of history in which it has been shaped by Arab, Mongol, Timurid, Shaybānid, and Soviet influence. If you’re planning a
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Uzbekistan in Central Asia offers hundreds of historical places of interest, a number of unique festivals, and a warm welcome from a hospitable culture. Famous for its Islamic architectural monuments and bazaars selling aromatic spices, tea and fruits, tourism in Uzbekistan is seeing a resurgence. If you’re considering a trip to this Silk Road destination,
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Tashkent in Uzbekistan is a great city for budget travelers and backpackers looking for an adventure. Public transport is incredibly cheap, meals can be bought for a couple of dollars, and there are plenty of free or cheap activities in the city. One of your biggest expenses in Tashkent will be accommodation. Although there is
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Central Asia is perhaps one of the most difficult places in the world to be a vegan or vegetarian. Uzbek cuisine has evolved over hundreds of years and Uzbek people are proud of their national dishes, which include lamb and beef meat and are often cooked in animal fat. Veganism is almost non-existent here. One
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If you’re planning a trip to Samarkand, jewel of the Silk Road, and want to spend your trip in style then splashing out on the best luxury accommodation is a great way to create unforgettable memories. This article is your guide to the top luxury 5 star hotels in Samarkand. Whether you’re traveling for pleasure
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Uzbekistan was visited by 5.2 million tourists in 2022 and that number is set to be even higher in 2023. The peak seasons to visit Uzbekistan are spring and autumn/fall as the sun shines and the temperatures are comfortable. Fewer tourists make it here during the colder months of December to February but many are
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Bukhara is one of Uzbekistan’s main cities for tourism and is full of surprises for travelers looking for a lesser known enchanting destination. We live here in Uzbekistan and we wrote this Bukhara travel guide as it’s our favorite city to visit for a weekend away. In this article we’ll share with you all the
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If you find yourself near Tashkent North train station in Uzbekistan, you might stumble upon an intriguing open-air museum that pays homage to a bygone era of transportation. The Tashkent Railway Museum, established in 1989, offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a collection of old locomotives and carriages from yesteryears. In this blog post,
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Bukhara, a city over 2,000 years old, has countless treasures waiting to be explored by curious travelers. One of its most intriguing beauties is the Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, a picturesque complex of historical buildings whose centerpiece is a charming square body of water which draws in the crowds to sit, eat, and relax. The Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble,
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