Culture & History
Chust Knives: Uzbekistan’s Famous Blades
How the Chust pichoq is made, how to reach the Fergana Valley town, what to check before you buy, and the rules for flying home with a knife.
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Toofan Singh
Culture & History
Uzbek Carpets & Rugs: A Buyer’s Guide
What Uzbekistan actually weaves, how to spot a machine-made rug, realistic prices, the best workshops, and the export paperwork you need.
Things to Do
Samarkand’s Silk Paper Mill: A Living Craft at Konigil
How mulberry-bark Samarkand paper is made at Konigil’s Meros mill: the process, the disputed history, costs, and whether it earns your time.
Things to Do
Moynaq Ship Cemetery: The Aral Sea’s Ghost Fleet
The rusting ships of Moynaq sit on a dried seabed 150km from the water. How to visit from Nukus, what to see, and when to go.
Things to Do
Zaamin National Park: Uzbekistan’s Mountain Escape
Juniper forest, waterfalls and 2,000m air in Uzbekistan’s oldest protected area, how to reach Zaamin, what to walk, where to stay and when to go.
Travel Tips
Backpacking Uzbekistan on a Budget
What backpacking Uzbekistan really costs in 2026: dorm beds, plov, train fares and monument tickets, plus a realistic daily budget in som and dollars.
Travel Tips
Uzbekistan for Digital Nomads: Visas, Wifi and Costs
No nomad visa, but 30 days visa-free, 93 Mbps broadband and $1,000 months. The practical guide to working remotely from Tashkent.
Travel Tips
Uzbekistan for Honeymooners: A Romantic Guide
Planning a honeymoon in Uzbekistan: when to go, a slow 10-night route, the madrasah hotels worth booking, romantic set pieces and practical tips for two.
Where to Stay
Where to Stay in Khiva: Inside vs Outside the Walls
Should you sleep inside Itchan Kala or outside the walls? Khiva hotel areas, real 2026 prices and named picks for every budget.
Where to Stay
Where to Stay in Bukhara: Best Areas & Hotels
Where to stay in Bukhara: old town vs new city, area-by-area breakdown, real 2026 price bands and named guesthouses, boutique and madrasah hotels.