I don't know about you, but when breakfast is an apple and some dry bread, it's not my idea of a good morning. Travelling in Uzbekistan as a vegan isn't easy, and it's very common to see a hotel list "vegan options" on their booking page, only to get down...

For travellers to Uzbekistan, Samarkand is usually absolutely top of the list. However, it can be hard to plan your Samarkand itinerary because the city is absolutely heaving in historical sites, beautiful architecture, and incredible places to visit. Realistically, you're going to have to get okay with the fact that...

The moment I knew I'd visit Uzbekistan one day was when I first saw a photo of Samarkand. You know the old romance trope of eyes meeting across a crowded room and knowing that person is The One? That was me, except it wasn't a person, it was shimmering turquoise...

When you think of Uzbekistan, you probably think of turquoise domed mosques and madrasas, intricate mosaics, or even their famous non bread. Wine isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind, but Uzbekistan actually has a thriving viticulture industry. This is especially evident in the Bagizagan Winery, just outside...

Let me start off by saying: I was an idiot when I visited Uzbekistan. I did minimal planning and took the very Irish approach of "it'll be grand" to exploring Uzbekistan as a vegan. It was not grand. It was how I ended up in my hotel room in Samarkand,...

Here's a fun fact for you: In Russian, a large train station is called a "vokzal" (вокзал), and it gets its name from London's Vauxhall. Vauxhall was my first local tube station when I moved to London in 2010, and a vokzal was where I found myself on a sunny...