Uzbekistan travel guide, perfect for independent travellers. Expert advice and holiday tips on Tashkent architecture and hotels, Silk Road history, Islamic art, museums and culture. Includes detailed maps, trekking routes, touring by bike, public transport, archaeological sites in Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva; Fergana Valley; and Kyzylkum Desert.
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On Being from Nowhere – travel narrative about a 23,000-km road trip from Venice to Beijing. Three friends drive east, retracing the ancient Silk Roads and their modern parallel in China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative. Along a route followed by great travel writers from Marco Polo to Nicholas Bouvier, and populated by a varied cast of characters, their journey becomes as much one of self-exploration.
Karakalpakstan travel guide. Holiday advice and travel information to this autonomous Central Asian republic, featuring heritage attractions (museums, desert fortresses, mausolea, ancient settlements), ecotourism, wildlife, festivals, accommodation, restaurants and transport. Thorough coverage includes Nukus, Ancient Khorezm, Ustyurt, Aral Sea, the Aralkum Desert, Chilpik Dakhma and Amu Darya.
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Among the most iconic sights on the Silk Road, this central square is one of the world’s greatest examples of medieval Islamic architecture
Deserts are among some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes
Now you can see the Uzbek capital in a new light.
From Soviet-era spectacles to modern-day masterpieces.
Sit back and enjoy this kaleidoscope of colours.
Get ready to be whisked away on a virtual adventure.
Get to know Uzbekistan before you travel there.
Powerful marketing tool or the root of all evil? Portia Jones considers the role of Instagram in 21st-century travel.
From delicate needlework to intricate woodcarving: these crafts from around the world will inspire your next project.
Discover our favourite sights along one of the most important trading routes in history.
From Holy Land sites to Roman ruins and the Nabatean wonders of Petra, the country offers a wealth of fantastic sights for history buffs.