Uzbekistan – Graveyard of Ships

Uzbekistan – Graveyard of Ships

UZBEKISTAN Graveyard of Ships Karakalpakstan is an autonomous region of Uzbekistan. Moynaq, a historic port city on the country’s northern side, has gained popularity as a capital for disaster tourism.  The abandoned hamlet has seen one of the worst man-made...
Uzbekistan – Murder at the Minarets

Uzbekistan – Murder at the Minarets

UZBEKISTAN Murder at the Minarets   What springs to mind when you think of Uzbekistan? Probably mosques, madrassas and minarets. Each minaret of Uzbekistan is built and decorated in its own way, but they are all different and beautiful. Translated from Arabic,...
Chust – City of Knives

Chust – City of Knives

UZBEKISTAN Chust – City of Knives   Classic itineraries for Uzbekistan usually include the well-known cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. But let’s deviate from the standard route and explore the small town of Chust in Namangan Province – one of the ancient...
Uzbekistan – The Afrosiyob

Uzbekistan – The Afrosiyob

UZBEKISTAN The Afrosiyob   If you want to skip long driving and maximise your sightseeing time in Uzbekistan, the train is the best solution. In addition to the slow, retro-style Soviet trains, Uzbekistan has been investing in new high-speed connections between...
Uzbekistan – Between art & rush hour

Uzbekistan – Between art & rush hour

UZBEKISTAN Between art & rush hour   Due to its breathtaking beauty, the metro in Tashkent is not just a means of transportation, but also a site of art and heritage. Construction of the metro in Tashkent began when the city was recovering from the...