May 6, 2026 Our guide joked that the most beautiful Metro stations in all of Uzbekistan were in Tashkent. Of course, Tashkent is the only city in Uzbekistan with a Metro System. The system opened in 1977 while Uzbekistan was part of the Soviet Union. It was the first metro in Central Asia. There are … Read more
May 6, 2026 Tashkent – Day 2 Islamic Civilization Center The Islamic Civilization Center is one of those experiences that is both divine and absolutely frustrating. The building itself is a three-story structure with a total area exceeding 430,000 square feet. It is topped with a 35-foot-tall dome. In an attempt to show more than … Read more
May 5, 2026 Tashkent – Day 1 I have tried to get to Uzbekistan for seven years. For various reasons, everything fell through until this year. The trip is interesting. We are beginning in Tashkent, the capitol and working our way to Samarkand. So, if you will, we are starting with somewhat modern history and … Read more