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Seasonal tips, festival dates, honest comparisons and news for travellers, written by our team in Khiva.

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Registan Square in Samarkand under a blue sky10 mistakes first-time visitors make in Uzbekistan (and how to avoid them)Too many cities, too few days, midday sightseeing in July and last-minute train tickets. The planning mistakes we see every season, and the simple fixes.

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Registan Square in Samarkand under a blue sky · 3 min read10 mistakes first-time visitors make in Uzbekistan (and how to avoid them)Too many cities, too few days, midday sightseeing in July and last-minute train tickets. The planning mistakes we see every season, and the simple fixes.
Crenellated walls of Ichan-Kala looking towards Kalta Minor · 3 min readKhiva in winter: is it worth visiting from November to February?Cold, bright days, almost no crowds and low prices. What Khiva is really like in winter, what is open, what to pack and who will enjoy it.
Kalyan minaret and the domed bazaars of Bukhara · 3 min readKhiva or Bukhara: which should you choose if you only have time for one?Two Silk Road cities, very different trips. An honest comparison of atmosphere, sights, food and getting there, from a team based in Khiva (we will try not to be biased).
The three madrasahs of Registan Square, Samarkand, at sunset · 3 min readNavruz 2027 in Uzbekistan: dates, traditions and where to celebrateNavruz falls on Sunday 21 March 2027. What happens on the day, what you will eat, where to be, and how to plan a spring trip around the biggest holiday of the year.
Rooftops and minarets of Ichan-Kala, Khiva, in evening light

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