How to Travel in Karakalpakstan Uzbekistan

How to Travel in Karakalpakstan Uzbekistan

This post is a travel guide with everything you need to know about travel in Karakalpakstan Uzbekistan. Desolate and barren desert landscapes dominate the autonomous republic of Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan. It receives relatively few tourists, even though it covers almost 40% of Uzbekistan’s landmass. Karakalpakstan 

Khorezm Fortresses: Uzbekistan’s beautiful desert castles

Khorezm Fortresses: Uzbekistan’s beautiful desert castles

This post is about the ancient Khorezm fortresses that are located in the midst of the Karalpak dessert of Uzbekistan. They are also known as Elliq Qala (50 fortresses) or the golden ring of Khorezm, indicating a rich and mysterious history. Looking at the pictures 

Moynaq: a travel guide to the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan

Moynaq: a travel guide to the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan

This post is a Moynaq travel guide with everything you need to know before you visit Moynaq in Uzbekistan. Moynaq was once a bustling port on the shores of the Aral Sea, but now stands as a poignant reminder of environmental tragedy. There is no 

The Best Things to do in Nukus, Uzbekistan

The Best Things to do in Nukus, Uzbekistan

This post is about the best things to do in Nukus, Uzbekistan. Nukus is one of the most desolate cities in Uzbekistan. A city that you will visit for its remoteness and isolation rather than its tourist attractions. Nukus is far away from everything and 

Backpacking Uzbekistan: the ultimate travel guide

Backpacking Uzbekistan: the ultimate travel guide

This post is a travel guide about Backpacking Uzbekistan with all the practical things you need to know. For years backpacking Uzbekistan wasn’t that easy. An expensive letter of invitation, a bureacratic visa procedure and former president Karimov’s human rights standards made me choose Kyrgyzstan