It doesn’t make any difference. They’re both the same. It’s just that their final destinations are different (after Samarkand they split off to differ...
@chunk It depends on what personally interests you) It’s a desert with three different fortresses. There you can explore the fortress walls, the ruins...
There are two chain stores with a good selection of both wine and beer — Lavini and Legion. And in general, you can try and taste local wines in Tashk...
I was pleasantly surprised by Pinot Noir from Château Hamkor. But Uzbek Pinot Noir differs from others — here it’s quite powerful, fruity, more like M...
There are lots of them in cafés. Locally they’re called “bedana.” They do live in the fields too, and in houses in cages like the ones shown in your v...
From the opposite side there’s another way in, but the route will be twice as long. Use the mosque as a landmark, keep to the right from it — there wi...
From the museum side there’s a steep staircase. Go along the road to the intersection and then turn left toward the museum.
From what I’ve learned: Tashkent plov: everything is mixed together in the cauldron. Samarkand plov: ingredients are cooked separately, then laye...
In theory on can try to search for the tickets on RZhD (Russian Railways website) - but you won't be able to pay there with foreign cards. Some Russia...
I drived this road week ago. All is fine, the road is clean. there are some small avalanches from time to time, but they are not dangerous. In late Ap...
For a more central option, there’s the Plov Centre 'Magistral'. It’s not a touristy spot, but they serve the most delicious Bukhara plov.
Tickets become available 60 days in advance at 8 AM Moscow time (UTC +3), but even at that time, some seats are already closed for purchase on the UZH...
If you’re looking to travel between Bishkek and Almaty, I highly recommend taking the bus. There are frequent services running between the two cities—...
I was in Khiva just a few months ago, and I can confirm that the Islam Khodja Minaret is open for climbing. The views from the top are absolutely stun...