Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent is the economic and cultural center of the country. It has an interesting mix of traditional Islamic, Soviet and contemporary architecture, with wast green parks. Russians conquered this area already in the second half of the 19th century and stayed until 1991 when Uzbekistan declared independence. In times of the Soviet Union […]
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A guide to Silk Road’s enchanting gem – Khiva
After a quick layover in the capital Tashkent, Khiva was our first stop in Uzbekistan. We have flown to the nearby Urgench and then the owner of a guesthouse where we stayed picked us up at the airport. We arrived in the evening, so it was dark and we didn’t really see anything. In the […]
What to eat in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Although Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are neighbouring countries, they are quite different. Kyrgyzstan is full of natural beauties and its culture is influenced by its nomadic heritage. While Uzbekistan has an incredible architectural wonders, which come from its history of being an important part of the Silk Road. But both countries have similar delicious traditional food. […]
Your complete guide for sightseeing in Bukhara
Bukhara was one of my favourite stops in Uzbekistan. The city was a part of the Silk Road and known as a center of trade, scholarship, culture and religion. Today its historical old town is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is filled with gorgeous madrasahs, colourful bazaars and beautiful mosques. In the […]
Three weeks in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, with a stop in Kazakhstan
Breathtaking nature, exceptional legacy of the Silk Road and a bit of Soviet architecture. This is how I could describe our three weeks long trip in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.