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Stories, tips and guides from Central Asia
Travel TipsShakhrisabz Day Trip from Samarkand: Route, Sights and Practical Tips
How the day works: the mountain road, the Ak-Saray gate, tickets, lunch and what to wear.
Travel TipsSeven Lakes of Tajikistan from Samarkand: Border, Visa and What to Expect
How the one-day trip works: the border on foot, the visa question, the lakes and the best season.
Travel TipsUzbekistan's UNESCO Sites: A Traveler's Complete Checklist
Few countries pack as much UNESCO-recognized history per square kilometer as Uzbekistan. Here's every site worth planning your route around.
Travel TipsEssential Travel Tips for Uzbekistan
Planning your first trip to Uzbekistan? Here are insider tips on visas, money, transport, and cultural etiquette.
Travel TipsTashkent in a Day: Soviet Mosaics, Ancient Madrasas, and a Metro Worth Riding Just to See
Most travelers treat Tashkent as a layover between flights. That's a mistake — the capital has its own personality, split between the 15th century and the 1960s.
Travel TipsWhen to Go: A Season-by-Season Guide to Visiting Central Asia
Central Asia's continental climate means timing your trip right makes the difference between a magical journey and a miserable one — here's exactly when to go.