On the road in Uzbekistan

Welcome to your virtual tour of Uzbekistan, led by the author of the Bradt Guide to the country, Sophie Ibbotson. Here, Sophie outlines some of her favourite experiences and landscapes through her takeover of our Instagram account:

 

Good morning and welcome to the start of your #virtualtour of #uzbekistan. I’m Sophie Ibbotson (instagramming @maximum_exposure_pr), author of @bradtguides Uzbekistan, and a lover of all things #centralasia. Your first shot is the spectacular #interior of the Bolo Hauz #Mosque in Bukhara, which graces the city’s main square. #travel #traveling #tourism #sightseeing #asia #instatraveling #travelgram #architecture #painting #history

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 12:48am PDT

 

#breakfast time in Chorsu #bazaar, #tashkent. Wander about, soaking up the atmosphere, and trying #tasty samples. Photo c. @maximum_exposure_pr #market #uzbekistan #centralasia #shopping #food #portrait #fruit #women #travel #traveling #instatraveling #culture #travelgram #tourism #silkroad

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 2:10am PDT

 

The turquoise tiles of the Shah-i Zinda in #samarkand are indescribably #beautiful. Photo c. @maximum_exposure_pr #uzbekistan #centralasia #architecture #building #tomb #silkroad #monument #tiles #turquoise #ceramics #stripes #pattern #design #geometric #islamic #travel #tourism #traveling #visit #destination #instatravel #travelgram

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 3:21am PDT

 

If you’re curious to see what it feels like to be a #millionaire, come to #uzbekistan! 1 Uzbek som is equal to £0.00024. Photo c. @maximum_exposure_pr #money #currency #cash #rich #facts #didyouknow #travel #tourism #traveling #centralasia #asia #uzbek #travelgram #igtravel #instatravel

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 4:27am PDT

 

#carpet making is an ancient #tradition in #uzbekistan and #handmade carpets make excellent #souvenirs. Photo c. @maximum_exposure_pr #centralasia #craft #loom #woman #artisan #weave #asia #textiles #decor #home #travel #traveling #tourism #pattern #color #workshop #design #interiordesign

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 6:43am PDT

 

Surely it must be #teatime? Sit down in a #park in the Fergana Valley and enjoy a pot of Uzbekistan’s favourite brew. Photo c. @maximum_exposure_pr #uzbekistan #centralasia #silkroad #asia #fergana #men #portrait #tea #teacup #teapot #garden #outdoors #friends #travel #traveling #tourism #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #afternoon #sitting #relax #costume #hat

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 7:51am PDT

 

The Aral Sea is one of the biggest #environmental #disasters of our generation, and a lesson to us all. You can see the devastation, and attempts to counteract it, in Moynaq. Photo c. @maximum_exposure_pr #uzbekistan #centralasia #asia #environment #desert #sea #pollution #desertification #ship #catastrophe #tragedy #karakalpakstan #travel #traveling #tourism #sad #instatravel

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 8:54am PDT

 

The Registan in #samarkand is one of the most exquisitely #decorated #buildings in the #world, and #uzbek #ladies are no less #colorful. Photo c. @maximum_exposure_pr #uzbekistan #centralasia #silkroad #architecture #mosque #madrasah #tiles #pattern #textiles #culture #history #decoration #craftsmanship #travel #tourism #traveling #sightseeing #unesco #travelgram #igtravel #instatravel #travelingram #clothes

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 9:56am PDT

 

Meeting friendly locals is a #highlight of any #trip to Uzbekistan, so polish up your #smile! Photo c. @maximum_exposure_pr #uzbek #children #kids #centralasia #portrait #cute #siblings #travel #tourism #traveling #igtravel #instatravel #travelgram #bukhara

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 11:49am PDT

 

If you’re inspired to visit #uzbekistan, the new edition of our #guidebook will be in the shops in August. You can pre-order it from www.bradtguides.com. To see more photos from Uzbekistan, as well as some other equally stunning parts of the world, follow @maximum_exposure_pr

A photo posted by Bradt Guides (@bradtguides) onMay 6, 2016 at 12:06pm PDT