And just my personal opinion...This place’s beauty is so undeservedly overlooked by our fellow countrymen... Meanwhile, people from France, Poland, Ge...

Personally, I wouldn’t make a dedicated trip to Uzgen unless you have a specific reason. If you’re heading to Arslanbob or Jalalabad, you can make a q...

Thanks, everyone! This is super helpful. It looks like I’ll skip Chimgan and Kokand for this trip and stick to my original plan. I might tweak it a bi...

I've been to both cities, and I agree—Registan is just unforgettable, but Bukhara has a unique magic of its own. I’d recommend spending one day in eac...

If you’re heading to Pamir from Osh instead of Dushanbe, you can get the permit in the Tajik embassy in Bishkek for $20. They stamp your passport inst...