Tashkent

If you’re planning a trip to Chorsu bazaar, don’t be fooled into expecting a relaxing touristic experience to share on Instagram. It’s a gritty, hectic place full of locals going about their daily grind. From the mountain tea vendors calling across to you to the pushy hawkers selling dried fruit and nuts, it’s very much […]

Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, is the metropolitan hub of the country and blends old and new Uzbekistan. Visitors to the city can explore traditional life at Chorsu Bazaar, see one of the oldest Quran copies at the Hazrati Imam complex, and ride through some of the world’s most unique underground stations on the

If you’re planning a trip to Tashkent there are plenty of hotels to suit all kinds of travelers. From cheap hostels and boutique family-run hotels to international 5 star luxury hotels with swimming pools and spas, Tashkent has every type of hotel sprawled across the city. Choosing the right hotel in the right location can

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

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

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

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,

Uzbek cuisine is predominantly meat-based, which can pose a challenge for vegans and vegetarians seeking meat-free options during their visit. There are plenty of choices available to accommodate plant-based diets however and in this article we’ll share some of the best restaurants for vegans and vegetarians in Tashkent. The best area for vegan food in

Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, often goes unloved by the travel community. Lacking historical monuments compared to other Uzbek cities, many travelers make quick layovers in Tashkent en route to Samarkand or Bukhara. Whether you find yourself in this bustling metropolis for just a couple of hours or you’re seeking a taste of Tashkent’s

Looking for something fun and unusual to do in Tashkent? If you’ve ever wanted to experience ice and snow in the summer then look no further than Ice City. As part of our series on things to do in Tashkent with kids, we kidnapped borrowed 3 Uzbek children and took them around Tashkent’s Ice City