The first written mention of Samarkand dates back to the 4th century BC when it was then known as ‘Maracanda’. At the time, the city
Nuratau Mountain Escape
After exploring three incredible Uzbek cities—Tashkent, Khiva, and Bukhara—the next leg of our Explore trip offered the perfect chance to slow things down. We traded
Exploring Bukhara
Following our tasty and varied breakfast our Explore group left the Feruzkhan hotel in Khiva and walked for a few minutes out of the city
Inside the ancient walls of Khiva
Ancient city of the legendary Silk Road and for Bridget and me, Khiva was next on our Uzbekistan itinerary. The Silk Road was a huge
Introduction to Tashkent
Post written by Laura Tucked away in the massive expanse between Russia, China, and India lies the legendary region of Central Asia. Comprising Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan,
How to Train and Pack for a Self-Supported Long-Distance Hike
Post written by Laura Lacing up your boots for a multi-day trek is incredibly exciting, but hitting the trail carrying all of your own kit
