Uzbekistan

Visiting Silk Workshop and Other Attractions in Margilan

From Kokand, we travelled to Margilan for an overnight stay. Margilan is famous for its silk industry and several silk w...
Uzbekistan

Kokand to Margilan, Yandex Taxi Journey and an Accident happened on the way: Driving in Uzbekistan is Not Safe

After three nights in Kokand, we went to Margilan to visit some silk 'factories'.It was an easy trip using a Yandex taxi...
Uzbekistan

What to Do in Kokand: 5 Places to Visit and A Day Trip from Kokand

Planning a trip to the Fergana Valley? Based on our amazing 3-night stay, this guide covers exactly what to do in Kokand...
Uzbekistan

Day Trip to Rishtan from Kokand: How to Visit the Home of Uzbekistan’s Famous Blue Pottery by Shared Taxi

We spent three nights in Kokand, and we spent a day visiting Rishtan.Rishtan is famous for its pottery and we went to th...
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan ATM with International Bank Cards: Maximum Withdrawal Amount and Can We Get US Dollars?

In Uzbekistan, international cash cards are used to withdraw Uzbek currency, Som, from ATMs.However, it's not clear how ...
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Railway Journey: Tashkent to Kokand: Buying Tickets, Price and Time

We travelled from Samarkand to Tashkent the day before, spent one night in Tashkent and then travelled by train to Kokan...
Uzbekistan

Samarkand to Tashkent: Uzbekistan Railway Journey, Ticket Price, Route and Our Experience

After two nights in Samarkand, we returned again to Tashkent. We stayed one night in Tashkent and took the train the nex...
Uzbekistan

16 Best Places to Visit in Samarkand (Samarqand): Complete 2-Day Travel Guide, Our Walking Tour

The best way to experience Samarkand (Samarqand) is to lace up your walking shoes and get lost in its historic streets. ...
Border Crossing

Border Crossing Guide: Panjakent (Tajikistan) to Samarkand (Uzbekistan) 2026 Update

After one night in Panjakent, we crossed the border into Samarkand. The distance from Panjakent to Samarkand is approxim...
Tajikistan

SIM Card in Tajikistan: Expire in 10 Days without Registration?

We crossed the border from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan by land. We bought a SIM card in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan...