I have just returned from one of my favorite cities of Central Asia, Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan where I have given a tour to my travelers who fell in love with this old and new city. I want to recommend you visit sites and do activities in this incredible Silk Road city for the exceptional experience.     Tashkent has "ancient hi...

Whenever I travel to my Central Asia Silk Road travel destinations, I constantly see new local artists, artisans, chefs, and craftsmen. I am pleasantly surprised by the many new things and their quality or craftsmanship. As I meet and talk with these new local entrepreneurs, often multi-generational businesses, I take the time to visit them and pla...

We are so excited!  From May 28th through May 30th, the International Silk and Spices festival in Bukhara is back!  Canceled in 2020 due to COVID restrictions, the Bukhara Tourism Department is moving forward with the support of the country's "Travel Safe. Guaranteed" program.  Visitors to this festival exper...