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Tajikistan: A Journey Between Mountains and Lakes

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Tajikistan: A Journey Between Mountains and Lakes

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After spending several days admiring the blue domes of Uzbekistan, we decided to leave behind, for a day, the splendor of the Timurid Empire and discover another Central Asian country: Tajikistan.

Barely an hour after crossing the Uzbek border, the scenery had already changed. Large cities gave way to valleys surrounded by mountains, the roads became increasingly winding, and the landscapes took on a wild character that contrasted sharply with the architectural wonders of Samarkand.

Our destination: the famous Seven Lakes (Haft Kul), nestled in the Fann Mountains, one of Tajikistan’s most beautiful natural regions.

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48 Hours in Tashkent: Discovering Uzbekistan’s Overlooked Capital

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48 Hours in Tashkent: Discovering Uzbekistan’s Overlooked Capital

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When planning a trip to Uzbekistan, most people immediately think of Samarkand, Bukhara, or Khiva. Tashkent, the country’s capital, is often seen as little more than a gateway before boarding the train to the historic Silk Road cities. That would be a mistake.

With its wide Soviet-era boulevards, spectacular metro stations, bustling bazaars, and ultra-modern districts, Tashkent offers a completely different perspective on Uzbekistan. It is a city of contrasts, where history exists side by side with bold modernity.

We spent our very first day in Uzbekistan here, and it introduced us to an entirely different side of the country.

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