Samarkand: a journey to the heart of the East
Our regular reader Andrey R. has prepared an exciting story about his trip to Samarkand. Let’s immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of the ancient city with him!
What did the British Telegraph see in the very heart of Uzbekistan?
A new railway line in Uzbekistan may return Khiva to the spotlight, writes the British newspaper The Telegraph.
Where are the legendary treasures of Tamerlane kept?
What are the most mysterious places in the world? Most travelers will answer – caves. What kind of courage do you need to take a step into the unknown mountain darkness? However, any speleologist will say that the reward such daredevils receive is incomparable. All this applies to the famous cave of Tamerlane.
Photo quiz: How well do you know Central Asia?
Are you ready for a mini adventure in Central Asia? We have prepared a portion of visual puzzles for you – the pictures capture several fascinating places in the region. Let’s see how well you know this amazing region.
Top 5 places in Central Asia for gorgeous photo shoots
Majestic minarets, mountainous landscapes – Central Asia is rich in places where every frame seems to have descended from the pages of an oriental fairy tale. Especially for you, we have collected the top unique locations where each picture becomes a work of art.
In the land of coniferous forests and ancient rocks
Early morning, the road from Tashkent and the feeling of approaching peace – this is how the journey to the Sukok Nature Reserve begins. Here, among the mountains and coniferous slopes, there is no time, no riot of urban life – only harmony with nature, the breath of the forest and the chilling beauty of the mountain ranges.
Chosen by UN Tourism: What Attracted UN Experts to Omonkhona
In 2025, the village of Omonkhona was included in a modernization program by UN Tourism.