Why is spring the best time to explore Central Asia?
Central Asia is a region that knows how to surprise. But it is in the spring that it reveals its true beauty. If you are planning a trip in 2026, consider this season as the perfect opportunity to explore the region’s culture and nature.
Kukeldash Madrasah: A Majestic Monument of Bukhara Architecture
A majestic building frozen in time – this is how the “Kukeldash Madrasah” in the heart of ancient Bukhara greets travelers. This architectural masterpiece of the 16th century is a real symbol of the Shaybanid era, which still amazes with its grandeur and beauty today.
Direct Flight to Oman: Oman Air to Connect Tashkent and Muscat
A direct air link between Tashkent and Muscat will be launched this summer.
Central Asia in the Global Tourism Ranking: What Do the Numbers Say?
The online publication CEOWORLD Magazine has summarized its own results of global tourism flows for 2025. Four out of five countries in the Central Asian region were included in the ranking. What are their positions in the ranking?
Hotels in Uzbekistan Offer Suhoor for Guests During Ramadan
During the holy month of Ramadan, from February 19 to March 20, 551 hotels across Uzbekistan are providing suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, for their guests.
Swissôtel Tashkent: Style, Comfort, and Tranquility
How do you find balance in the very heart of a rapidly changing capital? Swissôtel Tashkent offers a new perspective on hospitality.
Contemporary Art Finds a Permanent Home in Tashkent
The Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA) is set to open in March 2026, becoming the country’s first permanent institution of its kind.
Sacred Heritage
Uzbekistan is home to two of the rarest surviving manuscript Qurans in the world.
Happy Holy Month of Ramadan!
The Travel+Leisure Central Asia team warmly congratulates you on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. May this month become a special journey inward: a time of silence, mindfulness, and simple joys. May your path be filled with light, your thoughts be clear, and each day be enriched with kindness and harmony.
My Journey to Bukhara: Jewel of the East
Once a place that saw dynasties rise, madrasahs flourish, and caravans pass through, this city still remains just as lively today as it was centuries ago.