An important Silk Road city and the capital of the Timurid Empire, Samarkand is a world class tourist destination and UNESCO world heritage site. If you’re looking for a place to relax during a trip to this beautiful historical city, then staying in a hotel with a swimming pool in Samarkand can be the perfect […]
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Samarkand, often referred to as the ‘pearl of the East,’ served as the capital of the vast Timurid Empire, extending from modern-day eastern Turkey to northern India. Having conquered such a large swath of land, it comes as no surprise that the city still boasts a remarkable collection of some of the world’s most splendid
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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В Ташкенте проживает более 2 миллионов человек, при этом сам город распространяется на очень большую территорию. Поскольку так мало известно об этом месте, порой трудно понять, где остановиться в Ташкенте. Та как мы сами живем в этом городе, в этой статье мы даем рекомендации о том, где лучше остановится в городе, основываясь на нашем собственном
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If you’re traveling to the Fergana Valley from any other part of Uzbekistan, Kokand makes a great first stop. It’s the most tourist-friendly city in the region and is home to some impressive architecture—the Khudoyar Khan Palace being one of the biggest tourist attractions in the whole region. In this concise travel guide, I’ll share
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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
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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
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