Over the last few years, Uzbekistan has started emerging as an up-and-coming travel destination. The little landlocked Central Asian nation has a rich history and culture that dates back thousands of years.
During the days of the ancient Silk Road trade route, Uzbekistan was an incredibly important stopping point for Merchants and their camel caravans as they made their journey from East to West trading rich fabrics, spices, and artisanal products.
This is one of the easiest countries in Central Asia to explore independently, and with countless old Islamic mosques, madrassas, and palaces, it is also one of the most impressive.
Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva are gems of the silk road. As you explore their historic sites, you will gain a fascinating glimpse into the region’s bloody history – the invasion by Genghis Khan, and the days of Amir Timur’s rule. Meanwhile, Tashkent offers a glimpse into a Soviet-style city, while Nukus and the Aral Sea tell the tale of one of the most tragic events in human history. A two or three-week Uzbekistan travel itinerary allows plenty of time to really get beneath the surface of this mysterious nation.
Solo female travel in Uzbekistan is far from a common choice. Uzbekistan is about as off the beaten path as you can get as a travel destination in itself anyway. Mention travelling here to most people and chances are that they haven’t heard of the country nor could they locate it on a map. Others … Read more
Is Uzbekistan safe to travel to in 2023? The culturally rich Central Asian country of Uzbekistan is far from the most common travel destination in the world. But it is a wonderful and worthwhile stopping point as part of a wider Silk Road travel itinerary or as a dedicated trip in itself. For decades, avid … Read more
Embarking on an Uzbekistan itinerary is a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. Uzbekistan is perfect for those who enjoy wandering off the beaten path. There is nowhere quite like Uzbekistan. This land-locked Central Asian country boasts magnificent Islamic architecture, a rich culture, and fascinating history. However, despite being one of the most important nations during the days … Read more
This Uzbekistan Travel Guide aims to be an exhaustive resource for covering everything that you need to know before travelling to the beautiful Central Asian country of Uzbekistan. There are countless reasons to consider an adventure to Uzbekistan. This landlocked nation boasts a fascinating history that spans back thousands of years, breathtaking silk road architecture, … Read more
There are plenty of things to do in Bukhara to justify your spending as much as a week here. This is one of the most majestic Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan. People may wax lyrical about the golden road to Samarkand. However, there is just something magical about Bukhara. Bukhara provides a journey back in … Read more
There are plenty of things to do in Samarkand to warrant spending three or four days here. For centuries, people have spoken about treading the “golden road to Samarkand”. This is the city that springs to most people’s minds at the mention of Uzbekistan’s Silk Road heritage. This guide will help you to organise your … Read more