Uzbekistan: Underground Tashkent Treasures

Uzbekistan: Underground Tashkent Treasures

UZBEKISTAN Underground Tashkent Treasures The Tashkent Metro isn’t just a way to get from A to B – it’s one of Central Asia’s most surprising cultural treasures. Opened in 1977, it was the first metro system in Central Asia, built not only for transportation but also...
Uzbekistan: Cows, Camels & Doppi Hats

Uzbekistan: Cows, Camels & Doppi Hats

UZBEKISTAN Cows, Camels & Doppi Hats Tucked away on the dusty outskirts of Bukhara, Molbazaar is where Uzbekistan’s Silk Road spirit still kicks up dirt – and maybe a little mooing, too. Every Sunday at sunrise, this lively livestock market bursts into...
Uzbekistan: Vibrant Valley Traditions

Uzbekistan: Vibrant Valley Traditions

UZBEKISTAN Vibrant Valley Traditions Summertime is a prime season to showcase the rich traditions of Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley – a fertile, multi‑ethnic region where music, dance and crafts thrive. Visitors can engage with artisans, watch intimate live...
Uzbekistan: Art Meets The Silk Road

Uzbekistan: Art Meets The Silk Road

UZBEKISTAN Art Meets The Silk Road Bukhara with its UNESCO-listed Old Town is a treasure trove of Silk Road heritage. With over 2,000 years of history, it boasts stunning madrasas, mosques and bustling bazaars. The city is set to take center stage in the global art...
Uzbekistan: Echoes of the Tien Shan

Uzbekistan: Echoes of the Tien Shan

UZBEKISTAN Echoes of the Tien Shan Ugam-Chatkal National Park is a vast protected land of 574,000 hectares in northeastern Uzbekistan, located about 76 kilometers away from Tashkent. Imagine a bowl with gently sloping walls. Now imagine that Tashkent is located at the...