Ahh Khiva, Uzbekistan — where do I start with you? I could write a love letter to this charming walled Silk Road city. Once a key stop along the ancient Silk Road, Khiva is a UNESCO-listed old town known for its blue-tiled minarets, desert walls, and maze-like alleys. While a bit out of the way…
Is Uzbekistan Safe for Women? Here’s My Quick Answer If you’re wondering if Uzbekistan is safe for women to solo travel, let me cut to the chase — yes, it absolutely is. I’ve traveled extensively across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and beyond, and I felt safer in Uzbekistan than in popular tourist destinations…
Of all the Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan is the best set up for tourism, and there’s no shortage of things to do in Uzbekistan. I traveled here independently in 2025 after doing a ton of research. My goal was simple: hit up the best places to visit in Uzbekistan while also digging into the attractions…
Uzbekistan may not be the first place you think of traveling to, but those who make it here are blown away. Is Uzbekistan worth visiting? 100% yes. Among the Central Asian “stans,” it’s the one that gives travelers the most: the ancient Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, UNESCO-listed mosques and madrassas with…
