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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 Bukhara, Uzbekistan

The Best Things to do in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

This post is about the best things to do in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. An ancient trade center on the famous Silk road that connected China with the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Walking through the small streets in the old town of Bukhara you get the 

How to travel from Khiva to Bukhara in Uzbekistan

How to travel from Khiva to Bukhara in Uzbekistan

Travelling from Khiva to Bukhara used to be a though journey through the desert. For a long time the only option to get from Khiva to Bukhara was to head to Urgench first. From there you had to take a crowded shared taxi for the 

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 

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