Things to Do
Aydarkul Lake & Kyzylkum Desert Yurt Stay Guide
What a yurt stay at Aydarkul Lake and the Kyzylkum Desert is really like: camel rides, Nurata, Sentob, costs, booking, and the best season to go.
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Destinations
Termez Travel Guide: Uzbekistan’s Buddhist South
Termez, on the Afghan border, holds Uzbekistan’s richest Buddhist heritage. Our guide to Fayaz Tepe, the sites, transport and sensitivity tips.
Travel Tips
Uzbekistan with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
Is Uzbekistan good for families? Very. Kid-friendly sights, heat and food tips, strollers vs cobblestones, where to stay, and how to pace a trip.
Travel Tips
Solo Female Travel in Uzbekistan: A Complete Guide
Is Uzbekistan safe for solo female travelers? Honest guidance on safety, dress, taxis, hammams, hospitality, and practical tips for women traveling alone.
Culture & History
Uzbekistan Souvenirs: What to Buy & Where
Uzbekistan’s best authentic souvenirs: ikat silk, suzani, Rishtan ceramics, Chust knives and hats, plus where to buy, bargaining and export rules.
Food & Drink
Uzbek Plov: A Complete Guide to the National Dish
What Uzbek plov is, its regional styles, how it is cooked in a kazan, the plov-centre culture, where to try it and how to eat it politely.
Things to Do
Registan Square, Samarkand: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to Registan Square in Samarkand: the three madrasahs, the gold mosque, ticket prices, hours, the light show, and photo tips.
Itineraries
The Ultimate 2-Week Uzbekistan Itinerary (14 Days)
A slower, deeper 14-day Uzbekistan route: the Silk Road classics plus Fergana Valley, Nukus and the Aral Sea, and Shakhrisabz or a desert yurt night.
Culture & History
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 phrases.
Travel Tips
Uzbekistan SIM Card & Internet Guide for Travelers
How to get online in Uzbekistan: SIMs vs eSIMs, data prices, VPN notes, remote coverage, and the apps you need for taxis, maps, trains and translation.