Category: Culture & History
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Navruz & Festivals in Uzbekistan: A Traveler’s Calendar
When Navruz, the Silk & Spices Festival, Independence Day and more happen in Uzbekistan, what to expect, and how festivals…
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Uzbekistan Souvenirs: What to Buy & Where
A practical guide to Uzbekistan’s best authentic souvenirs — ikat silk, suzani, Rishtan ceramics, chust knives, hats — plus where…
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Uzbek Culture & Etiquette: Customs to Know
A traveler’s guide to Uzbek customs: tea and dastarkhan hospitality, greetings, mosque dress, bread respect, bazaar bargaining, tipping and key…
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A Short History of the Silk Road in Uzbekistan
From Sogdian caravans to Timur’s Samarkand: a traveller-friendly history of the Silk Road in Uzbekistan — and where to see…