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If you’re looking for a serene and peaceful spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Alisher Navoi National Park is a must-visit. Covering 65 hectares, it’s one of the largest central parks in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Alisher Navoi was a 15th-century Turkic poet, writer, politician, and statesman. He is widely considered to be […]

Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, has dozens of parks and green areas to stroll around, find shade and relax away from the hustle and bustle of modern day city life.  Most of the parks are incredibly well maintained with immaculate lawns, pruned hedges and clear walkways. When it comes to amusement parks however, a

In September 2022, my family and I attempted to visit the Tashkent TV Tower, but unfortunately, the observation deck and restaurant were undergoing renovation at the time. Despite being offered the chance to pay the full price to visit a mini construction site, we opted out of this opportunity. However, we decided to return in

Alay Bazaar, also known as Oloy Bozori in the Uzbek language, is one of the oldest and largest bazaars in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This vibrant market offers visitors a true taste of Uzbek culture and a glimpse into the daily life of the locals. With its rich history, diverse offerings, and bustling atmosphere, Alay Bazaar is

Uzbekistan has traditionally been a tea drinking nation but being the metropolitan capital of the country, Tashkent has seen a number of modern cafes and coffee shops spring up over the past few years. The word ‘café’ in Uzbekistan actually refers to a cheap restaurant, usually selling traditional local food but today the word is

Tashkent city is home to over 2 million people but the city itself is spread across a large area. With so little known about this place, it can be difficult to know where to stay in Tashkent. We live here in the city and in this article we recommend the best areas to stay in

Uzbekistan is famous for its silk road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara. It’s not the kind of place you’d visit to party but the capital city Tashkent does have a growing number of great bars, pubs and clubs to visit. As a foreigner, it can be difficult to know which bars are worth visiting, but

Tashkent has dozens of great restaurants with cuisines of all kinds.  You’ll find plenty of traditional Uzbek restaurants selling plov, shashlik and manti (dumplings).  Then once you can eat no more rice and lamb, you’ll find plenty of international restaurants offering Turkish, Korean, Indian, Italian and Japanese cuisines. In my first two months staying in