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The Best Places to visit in Uzbekistan

The Best Places to visit in Uzbekistan

This post is about the best places to visit in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan used to be one of those mysterious post Soviet countries that was difficult to get to. Only those who were going with an organized tourgroup or those brave enough to face the bureacratic 

Uzbekistan Itinerary: how to spend 2 weeks in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Itinerary: how to spend 2 weeks in Uzbekistan

This post will help you plan your Uzbekistan itinerary. Uzbekistan is one of the most upcoming destinations in Asia due to its recent visa free regime for most nationalities. It is now easier than ever to visit the country and there are good reasons to 

How to Travel by Train in Uzbekistan

How to Travel by Train in Uzbekistan

This post is a travel guide about how to travel by train in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is the perfect destination to explore by train and in recent years Uzbekistan has invested in its railway system making train travel while backpacking Uzbekistan easier than ever. This post 

The Best Things to do in Khiva:  Uzbekistan’s desert city

The Best Things to do in Khiva: Uzbekistan’s desert city

This post is a travel guide about the best things to do in Khiva. Khiva was everything I had imagined from an ancient silk road city. Within the mudbrick walls of the old town is an impressive amount of history on display with mosques, madrassah’s, 

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