A journey through articles to explore Uzbekistan in depth

A land of culture, knowledge and hybridisation par excellence, Uzbekistan has a wealth of historic and modern celebrities despite the years of Soviet Union domination which lowered the creative vein.

With its rich, major and eventful history, Uzbekistan appears a country with multiple facets. This crossroad of civilisations, culturally incomparable where the biggest name in history stand alongside one another, such as Alexander the Great, Tamerlan, Gengis Khan and Marco Polo is unfortunately little know nowadays and deserves special attention.

Located in the heart of central Asia and enclosed between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan, Uzbekistan constitues an arid and desert land, a land of adventure, almost hostile, in the airs of Arabian Nights.

Going through customs in Uzbekistan doesn't pose any major difficulties. However, some rules and specificities are to be taken into consideration to avoid any inconveniences.

Owing to its traditions, Uzbekistan is a country with values of hospitality, warm welcomes and generosity. There is not an unsafe climate there even if crime is tending to increase due to poverty. What's more, going to certain areas of conflict on the border is strongly advised against.

Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Tamerlan, Samarkand, the Silk Road: so many names that evoke adventure from a glorious and distant past take on a new meaning and new life here in this country filled with history. A honeymoon in Uzbekistan will be a sweet and memorable time.

The disability issue in Uzbekistan is still largely problematic, whether it's in the cities or the countryside, although the government is putting in place some measures to best meet the needs of the concerned audience.

Due to its strategic location, Uzbekistan has for a long time been a cultural and also religious crossroads. A necessary passage between East and West, it has undergone the influence of all the major religions whose traces are still perceptible even if Islam is predominant now.

Uzbekistan is a large, spread-out country and getting around takes time – especially due to the poor quality and maintenance of infrastructure. In addition, it can be difficult for foreigners who do not speak the language to understand signs and instructions. But there is an abundance of public transport options, according to your budget and timescale.