Central Asia’s holiest city, Bukhara, is a pedestrian-friendly, Unesco-listed town full of architectural gems.
It is easy to get architecture burnout in Uzbekistan. And we did. There is supposed to be great hiking and birdwatching in the mountains of the Nuratau-Kyzylkum Biosphere Reserve, which is about three hours north of Samarkand. This area is also where you can experience…
Samarkand is one of Central Asia’s oldest settlements. A key Silk Road city, it sat on the crossroads leading to China, India and Persia, bringing in trade and artisans. Many have ruled here, including the Turks, Arabs, Persians, Mongolians, and of course, Genghis Khan. It…