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Carpets for sale outside a shop in Bukhara. Uzbekistan packing list.

Uzbekistan Packing List: All the Essentials, None of the Junk

We’ve all been there, right? Standing over an empty suitcase, wishing you were Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and could just...

Registan in Samarkand, part of a 10 days in Uzbekistan trip

10 Days in Uzbekistan: The Perfect First-Time Itinerary

If you’ve got 10 days in Uzbekistan, you’re in a really good position. It’s long enough to see the country’s...

The exterior of the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. First time in Uzbekistan.

First Time in Uzbekistan? Everything You Absolutely Need to Know

For someone as obsessed with travel as I am, you’d think I’d be better at getting all the “need to...

Okinawa view, how to plan a two week holiday

How to Plan a Two Week Holiday Without Any Burn Out

Annual leave (or PTO to our American friends) is precious and it can be hard to know exactly how you...

Two days in Tashkent hero post showing the city skyline

Two Days in Tashkent: A Fun but Realistic 48-Hour Itinerary

Tashkent is often referred to as a “gateway city”, the first stop for travellers before they move on to the...

The Kalta Minor at night, a perfect end to two days in Khiva

Two Days in Khiva: The Magic of the Walled City

Khiva is one of Uzbekistan’s most beautiful cities, but it’s often one that travellers skip as it’s harder to get...

Venice or Verona, an image showing a Venetian gondolier on one side and a shot of the Verona arena on the other

Venice or Verona: Which One To Visit?

Venice or Verona? It’s a common question travellers ask when planning their Northern Italy itineraries. If you’ve landed on this...

Stamps on a tray with labels, Japan's eki stamps

Eki Stamps: The Free Japan Souvenir You’re Missing Out On

On any trip I go on, I bring a travel journal with me. I love jotting down places I’ve been,...

The Ryukyu Hotel and Resort in Okinawa, Japan

Ryukyu Hotel & Resort: Paradise in Okinawa

Last September, my husband and I were planning to cycle Japan’s famous Shimanami Kaido route. Given that my cycling prowess...

Decorative window with teapot and bowl, a guide to vegan friendly hotels in Samarkand

The Best Vegan Friendly Hotels in Samarkand

I don’t know about you, but when breakfast is an apple and some dry bread, it’s not my idea of...