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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 

The Chimgan Mountains and Charvak lake: a beautiful day trip

The Chimgan Mountains and Charvak lake: a beautiful day trip

This post is about the Chimgan mountains and Charvak lale in the beautiful Ugam Chatkal National Park. Uzbekistan isn’t exactly famous for its mountains. Most of the country is rather flat and consists of desert, except for a small part north of Tashkent. There you 

The Best Tashkent Metro Stations: a self guided tour

The Best Tashkent Metro Stations: a self guided tour

This post is about the best Tashkent Metro stations. The Tashkent Metro stations are among the most beautiful in the world and they are among the top attractions in the city. It was the seventh metro system in the USSR, built after the 1966 earthquake 

National Food Tashkent: A great Uzbek culinary experience

National Food Tashkent: A great Uzbek culinary experience

It is not often that I write a single post about one specific restaurant. However, National Food in Tashkent was one of the best places to visit in Tashkent for Uzbek food. It was such a positive experience that I felt writing about it. Why 

The Best Places to Visit in Tashkent: a travel guide

The Best Places to Visit in Tashkent: a travel guide

This post is about the best places to visit in Tashkent. Tashkent might be the capital of Uzbekistan, but it receives little attention from tourists. It’s a city that travelers come through or where they start their journey, but often spend as little time as 

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