Samarkand was the first city in Uzbekistan that I visited. My friend and I were here for 1.5 days, and we felt we saw the most important attractions already. For the rest of the time, we simply walked around although there weren’t many...
You probably saw the pictures of Registan before choosing to visit Uzbekistan. It’s so ancient, unique, and impressive in arts. And just like there are monasteries in Christian countries, Registan was made as a place to study in a...
Back in the days when booking accommodation online wasn’t that popular, I accidentally stayed at Bahodir B&B in March, 2013. It was a very pleasant surprise, like going on a blind date. I didn’t consult with the Lonely Planet...
Well, I didn’t exactly have a good weather on my first day in Uzbekistan. While Samarkand being the first city I visited in Uzbekistan, Gur Emir Mausoleum was the first attraction I visited in Samarkand. Buried here a great conquerer, Tamir...
I didn’t know much about Samarkand. Well, you need to know about this guy, Timur. He was a conquerer in 14th century and a descendant of Genghis Khan. And so, there are lots of historical buildings in Samarkand, the capital city of...
