I stayed at Ichan Qal’a and my team tried Mirzo Boutique—discover what Tashkent’s neighborhoods really offer, from local atmosphere to hotel comfort and metro access.
Compare the best day trips from Samarkand, including Shahrisabz, the Seven Lakes, Panjakent, Konigil, Urgut, and the trips better saved for overnight stays.
Discover where to stay in Khiva, from Ichan Kala guesthouses to historic hotels, and why a beautiful courtyard or rooftop view doesn’t tell the whole story.
A practical guide to where to stay in Bukhara, covering the best areas, who they suit, key landmarks, atmosphere, and top hotels for first-time visitors.
Where to stay in Samarkand for a first visit depends on more than distance to Registan, so I compare the main areas and best hotels for each kind of trip.
How to plan your Uzbekistan trip without the guesswork: sort visas, trains, cash, eSIMs, hotels and safety in the right order so the journey runs smoothly from day one.
Beyond Uzbekistan’s blue-domed Silk Road cities lie a desert ship graveyard and art that almost disappeared—discover what I’d include in 7 days to 3 weeks.
How to turn the transfer from Khiva to Nukus into a memorable day trip with stops at Chilpik Fortress, Mizdakhan Necropolis, and Badai-Tugai Nature Reserve.
Cross the mountain pass from Samarkand to Shahrisabz for Ak-Saray, Timurid history and a quieter side of Uzbekistan; here’s exactly how I planned my day trip.
Why is a remote Uzbek city home to extraordinary Soviet avant-garde art? I visited the Savitsky Museum in Nukus, and here’s what I found and why it’s worth the detour.