A reflection on staying in Bukhara’s Old City, from quiet courtyards and tea houses to walkable streets, guesthouses, and the slower rhythm that makes many travellers fall in love with this Silk Road city.
How Easy Is the Afrosiyob Train in Uzbekistan?
A guide to taking the Afrosiyob train across Uzbekistan, from booking tickets and navigating stations to what the journey actually feels like between Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. Perfect for independent travellers who want comfort without the chaos.
What Uzbekistan Really Cost Me: An 8-Day Budget Breakdown
What does Uzbekistan actually cost from India? Here’s my complete 8-day Uzbekistan travel budget covering flights, trains, guesthouses, food, sightseeing, shopping, and why the Silk Road turned out to be far more affordable than I expected.
Mosaics and Magic in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
A Soviet archaeologist opened Tamerlane’s tomb in 1941. The next day, Hitler invaded. Samarkand is full of stories like this. Read on for what three days in the heart of the Silk Road actually feels like.
