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The rise of ecotourism in Uzbekistan
As Uzbekistan develops as a tourism destination and more of the world discovers its treasures, we can explore what else the country has to offer
The Registan
Among the most iconic sights on the Silk Road, this central square is one of the world's greatest examples of medieval Islamic architecture
The Tashkent Metro
More than just a convenient form of public transport, the Tashkent Metro is a beautiful highlight of the city itself
From Swaziland to eSwatini
April 2018 saw Mswati III announce that Swaziland - the name given to the country by the British - would be no more.
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View AllThe rise of ecotourism in Uzbekistan
As Uzbekistan develops as a tourism destination and more of the world discovers its treasures, we can explore what else the country has to offer
Read MoreThe Registan
Among the most iconic sights on the Silk Road, this central square is one of the world’s greatest examples of medieval Islamic architecture
Read MoreThe Tashkent Metro
More than just a convenient form of public transport, the Tashkent Metro is a beautiful highlight of the city itself
Read MoreFrom Swaziland to eSwatini
April 2018 saw Mswati III announce that Swaziland – the name given to the country by the British – would be no more.
Read MoreTrekking in the Fann Mountains
Discover the turquoise waters of the Seven Lakes and with our authors’ guide to the Fann Mountains’ best treks.
Read MoreDead goat polo
Tajikistan’s national sport buz kashi is a popular and brutal game, famously known as dead goat polo.
Read MoreThe Yagnobi
Our authors discuss the last remaining speakers of the ancient Sogdian language.
Read MoreOn the road in Uzbekistan
Join Sophie Ibbotson, author of our Uzbekistan guidebook, as she shows pictures from the central Asian country.
Read MoreThe Mughal Gardens
According to authors Sophie and Max Lovell-Hoare, the Mughal Gardens are far more than just collections of plants.
Read MoreThe Chadar Winter Trek
Sophie and Max Lovell-Hoare describe the challenging and beautiful six-day hike in sub-zero temperatures along the frozen Zanskar River.
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