9 Uzbek dishes you need to try immediately (with photos) – Uzbek food
In Central Asia, vegetarians will have a hard time, true. But meat lovers will find wide choices: from soups to main dishes, and in…
Fantastic trip through Uzbekistan
What a fantastic journey one can have in Uzbekistan! Watch our 3-minute video to find out about the exciting feeling that you can still experience…
Quiz: How much do you know about Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan is slowly opening up to tourism and police is finally leaving tourists alone, not trying to get any easy money with them. Visa…
The top 10 things to see and do in Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
Samarkand is one of the greatest Silk Road cities. Throughout the centuries it has been taken by the great emperors (Alexander the Great, Genghis…
Traditional silk production Uzbekistan (Margilan)
This article is about the traditional silk production in Uzbekistan, where factories (such as the one we found in Margilan) still produce silk in…
Travelling during ramadan
yes or no?
Are you going to visit a Muslim country and your visit falls on Ramadan? Here are a few things that you should know when…
21 reasons to visit Uzbekistan
A tourist visa to Uzbekistan lasts 30 days. In the beginning, we thought we would need a few days only to visit the highlights…
Fantastic trip through Iran
After almost two months of travelling in Iran, the collection of memorable experiences just got bigger and bigger! Watch behind the scenes to find…
Quiz: How much do you know about Cape Verde?
You are interested about Cape Verde and want to find out how much you know about it? You have heard of Cape Verde and…
The Border Crossing – Beyneu (Kazakhstan) to Uzbekistan
Below is some useful information about the Border Crossing from Beyneu (Kazakhstan) to Karakalpakistan (Uzbekistan), as well as a more detailed summary of the…
Quiz: How much do you know about Georgia?
You think Georgia is a North American State, and you are right, but only partially. Because Georgia is also a country in the Caucasus…
Quiz: How much do you know about Iran?
You are interested in Iran and want to find out how much you know about it? You have heard of Iran and are curious…
Iranian traditional cuisine
The truly tasty Iranian food is that cooked in Iranian homes. If you are lucky enough to be invited to a family meal for…
Caspian Sea Ferry Crossing
Baku to Aktau
Below is some useful information about the Caspian Sea Ferry Crossing from Baku to Aktau (Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan) as well as a more detailed…
How To Get An Uzbek Visa
(As of June 2018)
UPDATE AUGUST 2018 A few days after we got our visa as explained below, the Uzbek authorities simplified the procedure to get a visa and…
The Iran Bucket List: 10 Must-Have Experiences
After two months and 8,500 kilometres through Iran, we leave you with our Iran Bucket List 10 Must-Have Experiences. Our trip took us from…
Azerbaijani Visa
(as of May 2018)
The government of Azerbaijan has set as its goal the development of tourism so that the country can be again one of the top…
How to get an Iranian Visa
(as of March 2018)
Iran’s policy to open up to tourism is finally expanding! It is therefore more accessible for travellers to get a visa. As of today…
The top 10 things to see and do in Batumi (Georgia)
There is a lively atmosphere in Batumi, the pearl of the Black Sea. This rousing Riviera is frequented by the elite who come looking…
Hazards and Risks of hiking in the mountains
Before venturing on any hike, it is necessary not to neglect the risks of hiking in the mountains. You will be out in the wild,…
