Uzbekistan

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...

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...

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...

A street in Khiva with shops and a minaret, one of the many things to do in Khiva

Things to do in Khiva: Discovering the Magic of the Desert City

One of the ancient cities of the Silk Road, Khiva is often the Uzbek city that most tourists miss. Because...

The imposing mud walled entrance to the the Ark of Bukhara, with a ramp up to the gate - something you'll need to see on a two days in Bukhara itinerary

Two Days in Bukhara: Discovering the Desert Oasis City

If you’re in the middle of planning a trip to Uzbekistan right now and you’re here to figure out the...

The Mir-i-Arab Madrasa and Kalan Mosque, some of the top things to do in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Things to do in Bukhara: A Love Letter to Uzbekistan’s Soul

Most visitors to Uzbekistan come for the impressive scale of Samarkand, or the beautiful old city of Khiva, and I...

Shah i Zinda Necropolis in Uzbekistan, an essential part of a Samarkand itinerary

2 Night Samarkand Itinerary: Blue Tiles and Silk Road Magic

For travellers to Uzbekistan, Samarkand is usually absolutely top of the list. However, it can be hard to plan your...

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