Soles of a Nomad

Somewhere between “character-building discomfort” and “why does my spine hate me,” I decided to travel with inflatable mattresses. You can laugh now—but after a few weeks of rock-hard beds, you’ll understand why this might be the smartest travel tip for the fussy and the aging.

Khiva is one of the most intact Silk Road cities in Central Asia, a place where massive mudbrick walls still enclose a living old town. This nuts-and-bolts guide covers when to go, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and how much time to spend—so you can slow down, wander the Itchan Kala, and experience Khiva at its best.

Everything you need to know about taking the overnight train from Tashkent to Khiva: comfort, cabins, sleep, and whether it’s worth it.

Hidden beneath Tashkent’s streets is one of the most beautiful metro systems in the world. This tour explains how to ride it, what to see, and why it’s worth slowing down for.

Straightforward Tashkent travel tips: transport, hotels, food, weather, and how to get around Uzbekistan’s often-overlooked capital.