Exploring Uzbekistan’s Tien Shan Mountains
One Lada Niva or Uaz Hunter after another came bumping down the trail, the vehicles packed with people. What was going on? Weren’t we going to a super remote place … Read more
Overland Travel in Uzbekistan
The double-landlocked country of Uzbekistan offers overlanders the opportunity of driving through the desert for days on end. To camp on the soil of what not too long ago was the Aral Sea. To drive not only to the Silk Road jewels in Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, but to find the remains of settlements, forts, and Buddhist remains far off the beaten path, where few other travelers venture.
Uzbekistan offers the best of the best when it comes to architectural highlights of the Silk Road era, but definitely is a true overland destination and offers some great wild camp destinations.
Why Add Central Asia to your Overland Bucket List
As the word implies, Central Asia lies in the heart of Asia. The region is surrounded by big countries among which Russia, China, and Iran. Overlanding in Central Asia entails … Read more
Books about Central Asia, Mongolia and the Silk Road
An overview with books about Central Asia (Mongolia, Stan Countries) and the Silk Road: Non Fiction, Fiction, Travel Memoirs, Guidebooks.
Uzbekistan Travel Budget Report – Travel Expenditures on our Road Trip
In our Uzbekistan Budget Report we detail our road-trip expenditures on documentation, fuel, the Land Cruiser, camping, and more.
Overland Camping in Uzbekistan
An overview of GPS Waypoints for overland camping in Kazakhstan, and additional camping/accommodation info on Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan Overland Travel Guide – Travel Information for Your Road Trip
Overland travel information for Kazakhstan: roads, navigation, gas stations, camping, and more in our Kazakhstan Travel Guide.
Back on the Road after Covid (Where are We – Uzbekistan 3)
After more than a year in the Netherlands due to covid, we are back on the road. Here’s a short update on what we’ve been doing and what we are … Read more
Chores when Overlanding in Uzbekistan (Where are We – Uzbekistan 2)
Overlanding in Uzbekistan brings specific challenges: finding diesel, understanding SIM Card logics, and registering on the app.
Where to Visit Silk Road History In Termez, Uzbekistan
The Silk Road history in Uzbekistan’s southern city of Termez isn’t well known but rich in ancient cities, mosques, monasteries, mausoleums.
The Quest for Batteries in Tashkent (Where are We – Uzbekistan 1)
To buy new AGM or Gel batteries we drove to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where we also found a place to weld a new battery box on the chassis.
Schedules, Maps, and Guidebooks for Central Asia, Russia and Mongolia
Prepare your overland journey to Northern Asia: schedules, roadmaps, and guidebooks for Central Asia (Stan countries), Russia, and Mongolia.
