We hired a local driver from Penjikent, and I'm glad we did. Not because the road was impossible, but because he knew all the good viewpoints and sugg...

If anyone didn’t know — the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum (Tamerlane’s mausoleum) is open until midnight. After 10:00 PM there are hardly any people at all. We...

Hello! Could you please tell me if anyone has traveled from Bukhara to Khiva by car (as an excursion / tour) with a stop at the Khorezm fortresses? Is...

I second komijama’s point—seeing those dinosaur footprints is incredible if you’re a history or paleontology enthusiast. However, it’s not a trip for ...

What are the biggest challenges when it comes to transportation?

What about solo travel in Tajikistan? Is it equally safe for solo travelers, particularly women?

Thank you! It’s reassuring to hear that safety isn’t a major concern.