Not for me. For Timur. Though just a daytrip from Samarkand for me, Shakrisabz was an interesting look into the home of the might Amir Timur. I feel like I’ve learned far more about Central Asian history in one week in Uzbekistan than in the 23 years before.
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Tashkent Stadium (R)
Soccer! The first night I spent in Tashkent, I saw lots of groups of guys walking with flags and chanting. I knew it had to either be a riot or a sporting match, so I followed one group to figure out where they were going. Happily, they were headed to […]
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As far as capital cities go, Tashkent was actually a decent introduction to the country. There were a handful of bazaars, nice architecture, and lots of interesting history about Central Asia. The most exciting thing about Tashkent, though, was…
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Hey there! I'm Stephen, this is my travel blog, and that's me in the poofy hat.
I'm a photographer / writer traveling since 2008, and I've been doing my best to visit amazing places.
My current focus is Central Asia, because for a hiking and camping enthusiast it's as good as it gets.