Uzbekistan – Wine tasting

Uzbekistan – Wine tasting

UZBEKISTAN Wine tasting   Samarkand is not just home to beautiful UNESCO-listed heritage sites, lbut also boasts some delicious, high-quality Uzbekistani wine! The climate in Uzbekistan is arid-continental, so it is very important to drink a lot. A perfect option...
Uzbekistan – Skiing!

Uzbekistan – Skiing!

UZBEKISTAN Skiing!   Skiing in Uzbekistan – wait, what? Yes, you heard right: skiing in the Central Asian nation is possible. There is a beautiful ski resort located in the Bostanlyk district on the northern slopes of Mount Maygashkan, 65 km from Tashkent....
Uzbekistan – Prestige of the Past

Uzbekistan – Prestige of the Past

UZBEKISTAN Prestige of the past Since ancient times, the Uzbek people have been holding an unusual tournament for men –called kupkari or ulak. Kupkari is an incredibly spectacular performance, when hundreds of equestrians fight harshly in clouds of dust for the...
Uzbekistan – Art Rocks!

Uzbekistan – Art Rocks!

UZBEKISTAN Art Rocks! Deviate from the traditional tourist route in Uzbekistan and you’ll find incredible ancient rock art. Just 45 kilometres north-east of the city of Navoi you can discover a unique gallery of rock paintings in the fertile Sarmyshsay Gorge....
Uzbekistan – The ‘Feel Good’ Dance

Uzbekistan – The ‘Feel Good’ Dance

UZBEKISTAN The ‘Feel Good’ Dance Lazgi is the dance with a feel-good factor, making you feel a joie de vivre or zest for life.  Lazgi Dance is the most famous dance of Uzbekistan’s Khorezm province. It is a dance full of fiery passion, performed by...