Few countries are as intriguing as central Asian Uzbekistan. This alluring destination played host to three of the most important trading stops along the fabled Silk Road – Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand – all of which have been resurrected to their former glory. Far from the spoils of mass tourism, this landlocked nation thrives.
Begin your journey in the capital Tashkent, where centuries-old mosques sit beside early Soviet buildings, and the metro looks more like an art gallery than a rail system. A stop at the Hazrat Imam Complex is essential, before heading out of the city to sights like Registan, and the incredible Kalon Minaret.
