What surprised us most wasn't the canyon itself but how peaceful it became once we left the main viewpoint. Most people walk to the river, take a few ...

I recommend visiting Levon's Cave. One man spent 23 years digging it out with nothing but a hammer and a chisel.

I visited Khiva last year, and yes, the Islam Khodja Minaret is open to visitors. It’s accessible from 8 AM to 6 PM, and during the summer months, it ...

There’s also a train between the two cities that runs once a week. From Samarkand: departs Tuesday at 9:08 PM, arrives Wednesday at 11:23 AM (14 h...