The Aral Sea Disaster: Visiting One of the World's Greatest Environmental Catastrophes
Once the world's fourth-largest lake, the Aral Sea has shrunk to 10% of its original size. This is the haunting story of an environmental disaster—and...
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Sleeping in the Kyzylkum: Your Complete Guide to Yurt Camping at Aydarkul Lake
Imagine waking up in a traditional felt yurt, surrounded by endless desert, with a turquoise lake on your doorstep. Here's everything you need to know...
Khiva After Dark: Why the Ancient Walled City is Magic at Night
Most tourists leave Khiva by sunset, but those who stay discover a completely different world. Here's why you should spend at least one night in Ichan...
Sleeping Under Desert Stars: A Night in a Kazakh Yurt at Aydarkul Lake
Experience nomadic life in the Kyzylkum Desert. What to expect from an authentic yurt stay, the history of Central Asian nomads, and why this should b...
The Fergana Valley: Where Uzbekistan's Ancient Crafts Still Thrive
In this fertile valley, master craftsmen create silk using 2,000-year-old techniques and potters shape clay into art. This is where Uzbekistan's artis...
Train vs Flight vs Car: The Ultimate Uzbekistan Transportation Guide
From Soviet-era shared taxis to high-speed Afrosiyab trains, navigating Uzbekistan's transport system can be confusing. Here's everything you need to...
Living Traditions: The Master Craftspeople Keeping the Silk Road Alive
From silk weavers in Margilan to ceramic masters in Rishtan, discover the ancient crafts that have survived for over 1,000 years along Uzbekistan's Si...
The Ultimate Uzbek Plov Guide: History, Recipes, and Where to Find the Best
Plov isn't just food in Uzbekistan - it's culture, tradition, and art. Discover the secrets behind Central Asia's most iconic dish, regional variation...
The Ultimate Uzbekistan Photography Guide: 15 Instagram-Worthy Locations
From turquoise-tiled madrasas to surreal ship graveyards, Uzbekistan is a photographer's dream. Here are the most photogenic spots and when to shoot t...
Escape Tashkent: Hiking the Chimgan Mountains Complete Guide
Just 90 minutes from Uzbekistan's capital, the Chimgan Mountains offer world-class hiking, stunning alpine scenery, and refreshing mountain air. Your...
Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand: How to Visit All Three UNESCO Cities in One Week
Planning to visit Uzbekistan's triple crown of UNESCO World Heritage sites? This complete guide shows you how to experience Khiva, Bukhara, and Samark...
From Tandoor to Table: 15 Uzbek Dishes You Must Try Beyond Plov
While plov gets all the glory, Uzbek cuisine offers an incredible variety of flavors. Here are the dishes locals eat daily that tourists often miss.