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Bukhara, Uzbekistan - The Best Things to See & Do: Kalyan Mosque

Bukhara, Uzbekistan: 18 Amazing Things to See and Do

Bukhara (also spelled Buxoro) is the shopping mecca in Uzbekistan. You can’t enter a madrasah or walk down any of the pedestrian-friendly roads in the Old Town District without seeing the amazing hand-woven textiles that Uzbekistan is famous for. If you want to pick up a few Uzbek souvenirs during your trip, Bukhara is the …

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Is Uzbekistan Safe? Information on Safety in Uzbekistan for Travelers & Tourists

Is Uzbekistan Safe for Tourists? A Female Traveler’s Perspective

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Is Uzbekistan safe? This is a common question that we received during our three-week trip to Uzbekistan. Many people see the shared border with Afghanistan, which is generally considered to be unsafe for Americans, and assume that Uzbekistan experiences similar unrest. It is rather difficult to find safety information about Uzbekistan as the government does …

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