Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov

Day six in the Boysun mountains. I join a local family for walnut harvesting, explore the Inkobod bridge, and reflect on the living heritage of the bakhshi singers while navigating daily life in this remote Surxondaryo district. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Boysun, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Machay, Inkobod mahalla, Yuqori Guzar, Omonkhona, Sahobalar, Boysun town, CARAVAN COFFEE, Boysun Museum of National Applied Art. Covered: Boysun walnut harvest, Inkobod bridge infrastructure, Bakhshi musical tradition, Boysun Museum of National Applied Art, CARAVAN COFFEE visit, Cost of living in Boysun. Chapters:00:00 Machay02:46 CARAVAN COFFEE06:26 Boysun Museum of National Applied Art09:04 Town street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Boysun #UzbekistanTravel #Surxondaryo #MountainLife #WalnutHarvest #BakhshiSongs #TeshikTashCave #IronGate #UNESCOHeritage #HomestayExperience #CentralAsiaTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #UzbekCulture #AutumnInUzbekistan #RuralUzbekistan #TravelPodcast #TimurRashidov #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur settles into a village homestay in Machay, exploring the daily rhythms of walnut harvesting, traditional dairy making, and the quiet beauty of Boysun’s highland communities. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Boysun, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Machay, Inkobod, Yuqori Guzar, Omonkhona, Sahobalar, Teshik-Tash, CARAVAN COFFEE, Besh Qozon. Covered: Boysun homestay life, Machay village activities, Teshik-Tash cave preparation, Local economy and costs, Inkobod bridge infrastructure, UNESCO intangible heritage. Chapters:00:00 Boysun03:07 Inkobod06:30 Teshik-Tash09:31 Machay A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BoysunUzbekistan #SurxondaryoRegion #CentralAsiaTravel #MountainHomestay #TeshikTashCave #UzbekistanAutumn #SilkRoadHistory #IntangibleHeritage #BoysunBahori #IronGatePass #OmonkhonaSpring #TravelOnABudget #OffTheBeatenPath #MountainLife #CulturalHeritage #UzbekFood #HikingUzbekistan #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Day four in the Boysun mountains: waking up in a village homestay, eating fresh bread and qurt, and reflecting on the slow pace of mountain life before heading toward the Iron Gate. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Boysun, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Machay, Inkobod stream, CARAVAN COFFEE, Boysun Museum of National Applied Art, Bazar restaurant, Grand Hotel, Darband, Iron Gate. Covered: Boysun village life, homestay costs, Iron Gate trek preparation, local food prices, registration logistics. Chapters:00:00 Machay01:56 Inkobod stream05:07 Bazar restaurant07:51 Darband A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Boysun #UzbekistanTravel #MountainLife #HomestayExperience #IronGate #CentralAsia #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #Surxondaryo #LocalFood #HikingUzbekistan #OffTheBeatenPath #BakhshiMusic #NeanderthalHistory #TravelTips #VisaFreeUzbekistan #BudgetTravel #AdventureAwaits https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur explores the cultural heart of Boysun on day three, visiting the Iron Gate and Omonkhona springs while reflecting on the local bakhshi tradition and practical travel logistics in the Surxondaryo mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Boysun, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Boysun town, Iron Gate (Temir Darvoza), Darband village, Sairob settlement, Boysun Museum of National Applied Art, CARAVAN COFFEE, Omonkhona village, Besh Qozon restaurant. Covered: Iron Gate and Darband Canyon, Omonkhona mineral springs, local food and costs, homestay logistics in Machay, bakhshi musical tradition. Chapters:00:00 Village street01:36 Boysun Museum of National Applied Art04:19 CARAVAN COFFEE07:00 Migration Office A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BoysunUzbekistan #IronGate #TemirDarvoza #OmonkhonaSpring #BakhshiSongs #TeshikTashCave #Surxondaryo #UzbekTravel #MountainLife #CentralAsiaTravel #UNESCOHeritage #BoysunEmbroidery #ShahrisabzToBoysun #UzbekCulture #HikingUzbekistan #MineralSprings #NomadicLife #TravelTipsUzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur explores the Boysun mountains on day two, visiting the Iron Gate pass, discussing the local bakhshi epic tradition, and sharing practical tips for homestays in Machay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Boysun, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Boysun town, CARAVAN COFFEE, Besh Qozon, Iron Gate (Temir Darvoza), Darband Canyon, Omonkhona village, Machay villages, Inkobod stream. Covered: Boysun geography and access, Iron Gate and Darband Canyon, Omonkhona mineral springs, local food and costs, homestay logistics in Machay, bakhshi musical tradition. Chapters:00:00 Boysun town02:28 Darband Canyon05:02 P-105 road07:13 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #UzbekistanTravel #BoysunValley #SilkRoadHistory #CentralAsiaAdventure #MountainHiking #CulturalHeritage #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelTips #NomadicLife #FoodieTravel #HistoricalSites #NaturalBeauty #LocalCulture #SustainableTourism #AdventureAwaits #ExploreUzbekistan #Wanderlust #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur drives from Shahrisabz into the remote Boysun district, navigating mountain passes and the local gas field news. He explores the Iron Gate, Teshik-Tash cave, and the quiet rhythm of village homestay life in Surxondaryo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Boysun, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Shahrisabz, Kitob, Denov, Boysuntau ridge, SAHARA HOTEL BAYSUN, Kafrun, M-25 gas field, CARAVAN COFFEE. Covered: Boysun travel logistics, Teshik-Tash archaeology, M-25 gas field impact, Iron Gate history, Omonkhona springs, Cultural heritage preservation. Chapters:00:00 Shahrisabz02:01 Boysun04:40 Boysun local museum07:35 Besh Qozon09:22 Sairob A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BoysunUzbekistan #SurxondaryoRegion #TeshikTashCave #IronGatePass #CentralAsiaTravel #UzbekistanVlog #MountainLife #IntangibleHeritage #BakhshiSingers #TravelSouth #HomestayExperience #NeanderthalHistory #GeoparkUzbekistan #SilkRoadStops #AutumnHarvest #OffTheBeatenPath #TimurRashidovPodcast #UzbekCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur shares his last full day in Shahrisabz, reflecting on the Green City's quiet grandeur, the recent World Craft City award, and the practicalities of moving south. He walks the historic Hisar district one last time, visits a local bank, and prepares for the journey toward Samarkand. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Hisar district, Amir Temur Street, Nbu Shaxrisabz, Ak-Saray Palace, Kok Gumbaz, Chorsu Milliy taomlar, El' Merosi, Takhtakaracha Mountain Pass. Covered: Shahrisabz departure, Ak-Saray palace ruins, Banking and registration, World Craft City award, Travel planning south. Chapters:00:00 Shahrisabz01:22 Amir Temur Street05:12 Chorsu Milliy taomlar08:40 Gissar range A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #UzbekistanTravel #Shahrisabz #AkSaraiPalace #QashqadaryoRegion #CentralAsiaTravel #TimurRashidovPodcast #GreenCity #UNESCOHeritage #TravelOnABudget #HistoricCities #SamarkandBound #EmbroideryArt #PlovLovers #MountainRoads #SoloTravel #CulturalHeritage #AutumnInUzbekistan #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur’s final full day in Shahrisabz explores the UNESCO danger list, the new World Craft City status, and the quiet beauty of the Hisar district before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Amir Temur Street, Hisar district, Kok Gumbaz, Dorut Tilovat, Chorsu Milliy taomlar, Ak-Saray palace ruins, National Bank of Uzbekistan, Anoragul guest house. Covered: Shahrisabz daily life, UNESCO heritage management, local dining costs, craft industry awards, travel logistics, departure reflections. Chapters:00:00 Amir Temur Street03:10 National Bank of Uzbekistan05:41 Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture07:34 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Shahrisabz #UzbekistanTravel #AkSaraiPalace #DorutTilovat #KokGumbaz #QashqadaryoRegion #WorldCraftCity #CentralAsiaTravel #TimurRashidovPodcast #GreenCity #UzbekistanCulture #HistoricCities #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #SoloTravel #SamarkandToShahrisabz #UNESCOHeritage #LocalFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Day eight in Shahrisabz. Timur explores the quiet Hisar district at dawn, reflects on the World Craft City status, and shares practical tips for visitors navigating the old town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Hisar district, Amir Temur Street, Ak-Saray Palace, Dorut Tilovat, Kok Gumbaz, Shahrisabz Bazaar, Chorsu Milliy taomlar, Magistr Cafe. Covered: Hisar district exploration, banking and registration logistics, World Craft City embroidery award, Ak-Saray and Kok Gumbaz monuments, local dining and costs, infrastructure and urban development. Chapters:00:00 Shahrisabz01:28 Amir Temur Street03:42 Dorut Tilovat07:27 Magistr Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Shahrisabz #UzbekistanTravel #AkSaraiPalace #TimurLegacy #WorldCraftCity #EmbroideryArt #Qashqadaryo #HistoricCentres #CentralAsiaTravel #BudgetTravelUzbekistan #LocalCulture #GreenCity #HisarDistrict #SuzaniEmbroidery #PlovAndTea #MountainPasses #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur explores Shahrisabz during the peak autumn harvest, visiting the bazaar to buy pomegranates and melons. He reflects on the town’s new World Craft City status for embroidery and shares practical tips on settling into a long-term stay in this affordable green city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Amir Temur Street, Magistr Cafe, Shahrisabz Bazaar, Anoragul guest house, Hisar district, Dorut Tilovat memorial complex, Mahalla office, Chorsu Milliy taomlar. Covered: Shahrisabz daily life, World Craft City award, local food and market prices, visa and registration logistics, embroidery crafts and heritage, Kitob geopark future plans. Chapters:00:00 Shahrisabz02:13 Anoragul guest house05:59 Chorsu Milliy taomlar08:20 Ipak Yo'li banki A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ShahrisabzTravel #UzbekistanLiving #QashqadaryoRegion #WorldCraftCity #AkSaraiRuins #DorutTilovat #UzbekFoodCulture #SuzaniEmbroidery #CentralAsiaHistory #DigitalNomadUzbekistan #LongTermTravel #AutumnInUzbekistan #KitobGeopark #GreenCityUzbekistan #TimurRashidovPodcast #TravelBudgetTips #VisaAndRegistration #LocalLifeUzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Day five in Shahrisabz: Timur takes the scenic road to Kitob, explores the geological reserve and mountain trails, and returns to the Green City for a slow evening of local wine, pomegranates, and a talk on the cost of living in one of Uzbekistan's most affordable towns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Kitob, Kitob geological reserve, Chorsu Milliy taomlar, Ak-Saray Palace, Shahrisabz Bazaar, Amir Temur Street, Gissar range, Zarafshan range. Covered: Kitob geopark and geological reserves, Cost of living in Shahrisabz, Qashqadaryo harvest: pomegranates and melons, Practical travel info: visa, SIM, transport, Reflection on settling in Shahrisabz, Local wine brand. Chapters:00:00 Kitob01:03 Market town street02:08 Chorsu Milliy taomlar05:04 Shahrisabz Bazaar06:13 Quiet room with window open A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Shahrisabz #Kitob #UzbekistanTravel #Qashqadaryo #CentralAsiaTravel #Geopark #MountainDayTrip #SilkRoad #AmirTimur #AkSaray #PomegranateSeason #TravelVlog #HiddenUzbekistan #AffordableTravel #UNESCO #GreenCity #LocalWine #RoadTripUzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On day four in Shahrisabz, Timur spends a slow morning among the tombs and madrasas of the Dorut Tilovat complex, reflects on Amir Timur's legacy, and plans a day trip to the mountains. Plus the cost of living in the Green City. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Dorut Tilovat complex, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, Shahrisabz Bazaar, Amir Temur Street, Ipak Yo'li banki ATM, SULTON SAROY restaurant, Kitob, Gissar range. Covered: Dorut Tilovat complex history, Shahrisabz cost of living and food prices, Local politics and infrastructure project, Kitob geopark potential and day trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Gissar range00:34 Amir Temur Street03:03 Historic courtyard04:48 Market street05:33 Kitob07:47 Quiet street in old town09:40 Historic courtyard A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Shahrisabz #Uzbekistan #TravelUzbekistan #SilkRoad #AmirTimur #KokGumbaz #DorutTilovat #Qashqadaryo #IroqiEmbroidery #WorldCraftCity #CentralAsiaTravel #UNESCO #HistoricCity #GreenCity #UzbekTravel #BazaarDay #MountainTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur spends day three in Shahrisabz at the bazaar, talks with local artisans about the city's new World Craft City status, and stops for lunch. He also looks at the practical side of the new EU sewer project and what a month here really costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Shahrisabz Bazaar, Chorsu Milliy taomlar, SULTON SAROY, Kok Gumbaz mosque, Dorut Tilovat complex, Statue of Amir Temur, Ipoteka bank, Amir Temur Street. Covered: Iroqi embroidery and World Craft City status, EU sewer project logistics, Cost of living and food prices, Shahrisabz bazaar experience, Local politics and hokim scandal, Kitob geopark planned day trip. Chapters:00:00 Amir Temur Street01:25 Chorsu Milliy taomlar03:09 Kok Gumbaz mosque05:26 SULTON SAROY06:58 Dorut Tilovat complex A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Shahrisabz #UzbekistanTravel #IroqiEmbroidery #WorldCraftCity #Qashqadaryo #SilkRoad #AmirTimur #KokGumbaz #CentralAsia #SlowTravel #LocalCrafts #BazaarLife #Uzbekistan #HikingUzbekistan #TrainTravel #HiddenGem #GreenCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On day two in Shahrisabz, Timur walks the old city's holy sites, visits a ceramics workshop, and hears the town's latest gossip — from World Craft City status to an EU-funded sewer project that is about to dig up the streets. With practical costs for rent, meals, and coffee in Qashqadaryo's green capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Hisar district, Amir Temur Street, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, Dorut Tilovat, Dor-us Saodat, Chorsu Milliy taomlar, SULTON SAROY, Kish-mish oilaviy restoran. Covered: Shahrisabz old city walk, Dorut Tilovat and Kok Gumbaz, Qashqadaryo ceramics, Local politics and infrastructure, Monthly cost of living, Kitob geopark plans. Chapters:00:00 Shahrisabz01:46 Dorut Tilovat03:13 Old town street05:16 Kitob06:59 Kish-mish oilaviy restoran08:51 Amir Temur Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Shahrisabz #Qashqadaryo #UzbekistanTravel #TimuridHistory #KokGumbaz #AkSaray #IroqiEmbroidery #WorldCraftCity #SilkRoad #CentralAsiaTravel #GreenCity #AfrosiyobTrain #UzbekFood #TravelUzbekistan #ShahrisabzGuide #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur arrives in Shahrisabz, Amir Timur's birthplace, after a four-hour drive south from Nurota. He explores the colossal Ak-Saray palace ruins, wanders the UNESCO-listed old town, and savors the first tastes of the Qashqadaryo harvest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Ak-Saray Palace, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, Dorut Tilovat complex, Amir Temur Street, Chorsu Milliy taomlar, Kitob pass, Gissar range, Shakhrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture. Covered: Shahrisabz arrival and first impressions, Ak-Saray palace ruins history, Kok Gumbaz and Dorut Tilovat complex, Local cost of living and food prices, Practical visa, SIM, and registration tips, Qashqadaryo iroqi embroidery and crafts. Chapters:00:00 Shahrisabz01:16 Amir Temur Street02:31 Ak-Saray Palace05:10 Shakhrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture06:15 Dorut Tilovat complex07:24 Quiet room interior08:30 Kitob pass A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Shahrisabz #UzbekistanTravel #CentralAsia #TimuridArchitecture #AkSaray #KokGumbaz #DorutTilovat #IroqiEmbroidery #WorldCraftCity #Qashqadaryo #GissarMountains #TravelUzbekistan #SilkRoad #AmirTimur #GreenCity #UzbekistanHistory #BackpackingAsia #CulturalTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur spends his final evening in Nurota with a last visit to the sacred Chashma spring, a market stroll, and a farewell dinner of shashlik at a local haunt, before packing up and reflecting on the desert town's quiet pull as he prepares for the journey toward Samarkand. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chashma complex, Minorai Kalon Restaurant, Donuts and Coffee, Nurota bazaar, Aydarkul Lake, Sentob, Nuratau mountains. Covered: Nurota final evening, Local food and dining, Reflection and travel planning, Practical travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Echoing call to prayer from distant minaret00:34 Aydarkul Lake02:01 Bazaar closing down02:51 Minorai Kalon Restaurant05:20 Donuts and Coffee06:39 Quiet guesthouse room07:55 Sentob A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nurota #UzbekistanTravel #TravelUzbekistan #CentralAsia #SilkRoad #NurotaTravel #VisitUzbekistan #Suzani #Aydarkul #Kyzylkum #Plov #Samarkand #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelVlog #NomadLife #DesertTown #UzbekFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur spends his final day in Nurota visiting the Chashma spring one more time, exploring the Namazgoh Mosque, and reflecting on the town's frontier history. He also shares practical tips on local costs, registration, and what it's like to slow down in a desert pilgrimage town before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chashma Complex, Alexander's Fortress, Namazgoh Mosque, Aydarkul (Aidar) Lake, Nurota istirohat bog'i, Ayvan, Shahristan old town. Covered: Nurota final day, Chashma spring reflection, Alexander Fortress history, Namazgoh Mosque, Aydarkul lake visit, Local costs and practical tips. Chapters:00:00 Nurota01:36 Alexander's Fortress03:23 Namazgoh Mosque04:10 Desert roadside07:31 Quiet night street09:09 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nurota #UzbekistanTravel #ChashmaSpring #AlexanderFortress #NamazgohMosque #Aydarkul #Kyzylkum #YurtCamp #SilkRoad #SlowTravel #CentralAsia #Pilgrimage #KarizWater #DesertLake #LocalFood #TravelPodcast #Uzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur explores the ancient kariz water system of Nurota, visits the sacred Chashma spring, and reflects on the town's history of survival. He also checks out the new granite industrial park and shares practical costs for travelers. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chashma Complex, Nur Fortress, Aydarkul Lake, Coffee House, Ayvan, Minorai Kalon Restaurant & Terrace. Covered: kariz water system, Chashma spring, local industry and development, bird migration, cost of living, aziz travel planning. Chapters:00:00 Desert edge with faint water trickle00:59 Chashma Complex03:28 Coffee House04:43 Ayvan05:50 Aydarkul Lake07:31 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #UzbekistanTravel #Nurota #Aydarkul #SilkRoad #Kyzylkum #ChashmaSpring #TravelPodcast #CentralAsia #YurtCamp #Kariz #Nuratau #HiddenGem #Uzbekistan #SlowTravel #DesertLake #BirdMigration #GazganMarble #TravelUzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur spends a reflective day in Nurota, visiting the Chashma spring, exploring the old town, and considering the town's sacred and frontier history. He also talks about the illegal kovrak harvesting, the planned Navoi airport expansion, and the practical costs of living in this desert pilgrimage town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chashma Complex, Juma Mosque, Nur-ota mausoleum, Namazgoh Mosque, Nur Fortress, Ayvan, Donuts and Coffee, Minorai Kalon Restaurant & Terrace. Covered: Chashma spring complex, Nur Fortress and history, Nurota old town and kariz, Kovrak illegal harvesting, Navoi airport expansion, Nurota costs and practicalities. Chapters:01:31 Town street02:30 Namazgoh Mosque03:21 Nur Fortress05:55 Chashma Complex06:47 Room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nurota #UzbekistanTravel #ChashmaSpring #AlexanderFortress #NuratauMountains #AydarkulLake #YurtCamp #KyzylkumDesert #UzbekistanHistory #Pilgrimage #FerulaPlant #EcoTourism #CentralAsia #SilkRoad #SuzaniEmbroidery #BirdMigration #DesertAdventure #TravelUzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On day five in Nurota, Timur follows the town's ancient kariz water channels from source to gardens, visits the marble village of G'ozg'on, and reflects on the cost of water in the desert — with a swim at Chashma and practical notes on the local economy. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Kariz channels, Namazgoh Mosque, Fortress of Alexander the Great, G'ozg'on, Chashma complex, Juma Mosque, Ayvan, Minorai Kalon Restaurant and Terrace. Covered: kariz water system, Gazgan marble quarries, Chashma spring swim, local food prices, illegal kovrak harvesting, practical travel advice. Chapters:00:00 Nurota00:59 Namazgoh Mosque02:25 G'ozg'on04:05 Ayvan07:28 Nuratau mountains A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nurota #Uzbekistan #NuratauMountains #Kyzylkum #Aydarkul #TravelUzbekistan #CentralAsiaTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #ChashmaSpring #Kariz #GazganMarble #SilkRoad #DesertTravel #NurotaTravelGuide #UzbekistanVisa #Osh #Plov #NurotaEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On day four in Nurota, I take a slow morning at the Chashma spring, meet a shepherd headed for the mountains, and spend the evening at Aydarkul watching the first migrating birds. Plus practical notes on costs, yurt camps, and the Nazaralihon homestay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chashma spring, Nur Fortress, Ayvan, Nurota Hotel, Aydarkul lake. Covered: Chashma pilgrimage, Fortress history, Aydarkul evening, Bird migration, Yurt camp night, Car rental cost. Chapters:00:00 Nurota Hotel00:59 Chashma spring02:53 Ayvan04:31 Desert06:25 Lakeside08:08 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nurota #Aydarkul #UzbekistanTravel #Kyzylkum #NuratauMountains #ChashmaSpring #AlexanderFortress #YurtCamp #NurotaHotel #AyvanRestaurant #TravelUzbekistan #BirdMigration #CamelRide #SilkRoad #CentralAsiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On day three in Nurota, Timur visits a suzani embroidery workshop, learns about the craft from local women, and enjoys a long desert lunch at a yurt camp near Aydarkul, grappling with the ethics of buying handmade goods in a changing economy. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Karavan Eco Turizm, Zolotaya Buhara, Donuts and Coffee, Nuratau ridge, Aydarkul lake. Covered: Suzani embroidery craft and costs, Aydarkul yurt camp and camel riding, Bird migration and lake ecology, Nurota dining and local food, Nuratau mountains homestay and argali. Chapters:00:00 Nurota03:38 Karavan Eco Turizm05:15 Donuts and Coffee07:20 Zolotaya Buhara08:05 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #UzbekistanTravel #Nurota #SuzaniEmbroidery #AydarkulLake #YurtCamp #CamelRide #KyzylkumDesert #BukharanCuisine #NuratauMountains #TravelCentralAsia #SilkRoadTravel #Craftsmanship #WomenWeavers #UzbekistanCulture #TravelPodcast #AutumnMigration #NurotaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Day two in Nurota: Timur hikes the Nuratau ridge before dawn, watches the sun rise over Aydarkul, tastes kovrak honey, and explores the Chashma complex and Alexander's Fortress with fresh eyes, tallying the real costs of a day in this frontier town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Aydarkul Lake, Nur Fortress, Chashma complex, Nuratau mountain viewpoint, Donuts and Coffee, Ayvan, Hayat village. Covered: Nurota town exploration, Aydarkul lake swim, Chashma spring complex, Nur Fortress and Alexander history, Kovrak plant illegal harvesting, Local food and cafe costs. Chapters:00:00 Nurota01:04 Nur Fortress02:15 Chashma complex03:25 Donuts and Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nurota #Aydarkul #NuratauMountains #UzbekistanTravel #KyzylkumDesert #TravelUzbekistan #ChashmaSpring #SilkRoad #OffbeatUzbekistan #SuzaniEmbroidery #CentralAsiaTravel #NurotaFortress #AydarkulLake #UzbekFood #SlowTravel #DesertCamping #NatureLovers #TimurRashidov https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur drives down from the Zaamin mountains to Nurota on the edge of the Kyzylkum desert. He explores the sacred Chashma spring, wanders the ruins of Alexander's Fortress, and plans his first swim in Aydarkul before the September crowds arrive. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chashma spring, Nur Fortress, Aydarkul lake, Zolotaya Buhara, Minorai Kalon Restaurant & Terrace, Nuratau mountains, Hayat village, Kyzylkum desert. Covered: Nurota arrival and base, Chashma spring and pilgrimage, Alexander's Fortress ruins, Aydarkul lake swimming and bird migration, Nuratau mountains homestays and argali, Kyzylkum yurt camps and camel rides, Suzani embroidery workshops. Chapters:00:00 Nurota01:54 Chashma spring04:04 Zolotaya Buhara06:16 Minorai Kalon Restaurant & Terrace07:52 Nuratau mountains A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nurota #UzbekistanTravel #AydarkulLake #ChashmaSpring #AlexanderFortress #NuratauMountains #KyzylkumDesert #UzbekFood #Plov #SilkRoadTravel #CentralAsia #TravelUzbekistan #SuzaniEmbroidery #BirdMigration #YurtCamp #DesertLake #NurotaHistory #UzbekistanAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On his last full day in Zaamin Vtoroy, Timur takes a final quiet walk, faces a moment of reckoning about his travel budget, and eats one last unforgettable tandoor kabob before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Cafe Bon!, Zomin Bazaar, Besh Qozon Pilaf Center, Sangzor river, Turkestan Range. Covered: Final day reflections, Cost of living and travel logistics, Bazaar and local food, Packing up and heading south. Chapters:00:00 Zaamin Vtoroy00:25 Quiet room01:56 Cafe Bon!03:51 Zomin Bazaar05:48 Sangzor river07:01 Besh Qozon Pilaf Center07:47 Mountain night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Zaamin #UzbekistanTravel #JizzakhRegion #MountainLife #SoloTravel #CentralAsia #TravelPodcast #JuniperForest #LocalFood #Samsa #Plov #BudgetTravel #CostOfLiving #UNESCO #SamarkandNext #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On his final evening in Zaamin Vtoroy, Timur takes one last walk through the juniper forest, shares a memorable meal at YORON premium restoran, and reflects on the mountain rhythm, the cost of this life, and the road south to Samarkand. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Zaamin National Park, YORON premium restoran, Yess! Coffee x Book Cafe, Yuzhanin, 305m suspension bridge, Suffa Plateau, Guralash, Jizzakh. Covered: last day reflections, local food tandoor kabob, cost of living recap, practical registration and SIM, journey south planning, zaamin development and UNESCO. Chapters:00:00 Yess! Coffee x Book Cafe01:14 Jizzakh02:51 Suffa Plateau03:39 Guralash04:42 Birch grove with children05:33 Quiet room08:29 Forest path at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Zaamin #ZaaminVtoroy #JizzakhRegion #UzbekistanTravel #TravelUzbekistan #JuniperForest #TurkestanRange #SlowTravel #MountainLife #SuffaPlateau #ZaaminNationalPark #Uzbekistan #CentralAsiaTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #FoodieTravel #UNESCO #TravelDiaries #BackpackingUzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On his final full day in the mountains, Timur takes a slow rest day in Zaamin Vtoroy — a long walk through the village, a cooling swim in the Sangzor, and a final memorable dinner at Yuzhanin. He shares the rhythm of a rest day and reflects on how the cool air of the Turkestan Range resets the body before the journey south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Sangzor River, Yuzhanin, Turkestan Range, Jizzakh, Zomin town, Suffa Plateau. Covered: Rest day routine and slow travel, Local food: jizz and tea house meal, Village life and local interactions, Cost of living and food prices in the district, UNESCO nomination and local development, Planning the journey south. Chapters:00:00 Zaamin Vtoroy01:16 Sangzor River02:49 Yuzhanin05:02 Zomin town06:37 Turkestan Range08:09 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ZaaminVtoroy #UzbekistanTravel #JizzakhRegion #TravelPodcast #SilkRoadJourney #MountainVillage #RestDay #SlowTravel #TurkestanRange #CentralAsia #FoodTravel #LocalExperience #UzbekCuisine #TravelDiary #OffTheBeatenPath #UNESCO #ZaaminNationalPark #EscapeTheHeat https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur spends his penultimate day in Zaamin Vtoroy hiking to a hidden waterfall, sharing a meal with a local family, and reflecting on the cost of a simple mountain life before the heat of the plains returns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Pshagʻor, Hayat waterfall, Yuzhanin, Suffa Plateau. Covered: waterfall hike, ancient tree visit, mountain honey and local food, cost of living in district, shared taxi and local transport. Chapters:00:00 Zaamin Vtoroy00:42 Hayat waterfall01:57 Yuzhanin03:27 Pshagʻor05:17 Suffa Plateau07:31 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Zaamin #UzbekistanTravel #MountainEscape #JuniperForest #HayatWaterfall #Boboyongok #PshagorVillage #SuffaPlateau #CableCar #MountainHoney #CostOfLiving #SlowTravel #CentralAsiaHiking #TurkestanRange #JizzakhRegion #ZaaminNationalPark #RoadTripUzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur spends a slow day in Zaamin Vtoroy, cooking plov at home, visiting the local bank and SIM shop, and reflecting on the rhythm of mountain-town life. He shares the real costs of living here and the practicalities of settling in, from registration to banking. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Besh Qozon Pilaf Center (mentioned), National Bank of Uzbekistan branch (Zomin town), Zomin town, Sangzor river, Suffa Plateau. Covered: Practicalities: SIM, registration, banking, Cost of living in mountain district, Home cooking and local food, Slow living and settling in, Local economy and development. Chapters:00:00 Zaamin Vtoroy01:18 Small town market street02:47 Quiet kitchen interior04:20 Zomin town05:34 Sangzor river A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ZaaminVtoroy #UzbekistanTravel #JizzakhRegion #MountainLife #ZaaminNationalPark #PlovRecipe #ExpatLife #SIMRegistration #OVIR #UzbekistanVisa #BankInUzbekistan #TravelCosts #CentralAsia #SufferPlateau #TurkestanRange #QuietLiving #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On his fifth day in Zaamin Vtoroy, Timur explores the Sunday market in Zomin, samples mountain honey and local crafts, and observes the district's preparation for the upcoming independence celebrations. He shares the costs of a market day and reflects on the rhythm of rural Uzbek life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Zomin Bazaar, Kyzyl Kyz rocks, Uriklisoy gorge, Zaamin National Park, Pshagʻor village. Covered: Sunday market experience, Local food: samsa, jizz, honey, Folk legend of Kyzyl Kyz, Hiking Uriklisoy gorge, Independence day preparations, Cost of living in district. Chapters:00:00 Zomin Bazaar00:37 Market hall02:41 Kyzyl Kyz rocks03:48 Cliff top04:57 Uriklisoy gorge06:14 City park07:22 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #UzbekistanTravel #Zaamin #ZominBazaar #SundayMarket #MountainHoney #JizzakhRegion #UzbekFood #TurkestanRange #KyzylKyz #Suzani #UzbekIndependence2026 #CentralAsiaTravel #TravelPodcast #JuniperForest #ZaaminNationalPark #CulturalTravel #Uzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur takes a guided hike to the Guralash summit, meets a local guide named Rustam, and reflects on the cost and value of exploring Zaamin's high country. He also checks in on the UNESCO nomination progress and plans his next move south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Guralash, Zaamin National Park, Turkestan Range, Besh Qozon Pilaf Center, Zomin town market, Sangzor river, Kyzyl Kyz rocks. Covered: Guralash summit hike, Licensed guide costs, Juniper forest ecology, Local shepherd encounter, UNESCO nomination status, Besh Qozon Pilaf Center meal. Chapters:00:00 Turkestan Range03:19 Cliff top06:06 Besh Qozon Pilaf Center07:27 Guralash A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Zaamin #ZaaminNationalPark #GuralashSummit #UzbekistanTravel #JizzakhRegion #JuniperForest #HikingUzbekistan #TurkestanRange #BeshQozon #JizzakhSamsa #MountainGuide #UNESCO #CentralAsiaTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #SangzorRiver #SuffaPlateau https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On day three in Zaamin Vtoroy, Timur takes a night hike to the suspension bridge, watches the stars from the Suffa Plateau, and reflects on the cost of mountain living. He eats a late dinner at a local haunt, talks UNESCO status and the future of the park, and plans his next move south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Zaamin National Park, Hayat waterfall, Suspension bridge, Suffa Plateau, Besh Qozon Pilaf Center, Crystal guest house. Covered: Zaamin National Park hiking, Hayat waterfall, Suspension bridge, Suffa Plateau cable car, Local food: jizz and samsa, Costs and budget in Zaamin. Chapters:00:00 Cliff top01:10 Zaamin National Park02:44 Suspension bridge04:21 Besh Qozon Pilaf Center06:18 Food hall08:31 Crystal guest house10:35 Cicadas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Zaamin #UzbekistanTravel #JizzakhRegion #ZaaminNationalPark #SuffaPlateau #MountainUzbekistan #TravelPodcast #UNESCO #CentralAsia #HikingUzbekistan #JizzakhFood #SamsaLover #CableCar #StarGazing #SlowTravel #SovietSanatoriums #WildlifeWatching #TravelBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On day two in Zaamin Vtoroy, Timur hikes through juniper forests, crosses the 305m suspension bridge, and takes the cable car up to the Suffa Plateau. He samples local mountain food, checks out the Soviet-era sanatorium belt, and shares practical costs for exploring this mountain escape. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Zaamin National Park, Guralash canyon, Sharshara waterfall, Zaamin suspension bridge, Suffa Plateau, Suffa Plateau 2400, Zaamin Sanatorium, Kyzyl Kyz rocks. Covered: Zaamin National Park hiking, Suspension bridge and cable car, Suffa Plateau and sanatorium belt, Local food in Zaamin, Development and UNESCO status, Road safety in Uzbekistan. Chapters:00:00 Pshagʻor01:52 Zaamin National Park03:41 Zaamin suspension bridge07:22 Zamin Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Zaamin #ZaaminNationalPark #UzbekistanTravel #JizzakhRegion #TurkestanRange #SuffaPlateau #MountainHiking #JuniperForest #CableCar #SuspensionBridge #UzbekistanOffTheBeatenPath #SovietSanatorium #MountainFood #TravelInUzbekistan #CentralAsiaTravel #HikingInUzbekistan #EscapeTheHeat #Uzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur leaves Tashkent's heat behind, driving south to the mountain district of Zaamin. From the M39 highway to the juniper forests and sanatoriums of the Turkestan Range, he explores the national park, tries local food, and settles into his new base at 2,000 meters. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Zaamin Vtoroy, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Zaamin National Park, Suffa Plateau 2400, Zaamin Sanatorium, Uriklisoy gorge, Sharshara waterfall, Hayat waterfall, Pshagʻor village, Boboyongok tree. Covered: Zaamin National Park, suspension bridge and cable car, Jizzakh food: samsa, jizz, kabob, cost of living and transport in mountain district, UNESCO nomination and local development, safety and road awareness, registration and practicalities in Zaamin. Chapters:00:00 Car interior01:43 Zaamin Vtoroy04:14 Zaamin Sanatorium07:00 Zomin Bazaar08:26 Night street10:48 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Zaamin #UzbekistanTravel #TurkestanRange #JuniperForest #ZaaminNationalPark #SuffaPlateau #MountainEscape #JizzakhRegion #CentralAsiaTravel #HikingUzbekistan #SovietSanatorium #UzbekCuisine #JizzakhSamsa #UNESCO #TravelUzbekistan #MountainAir #AugustEscape #UzbekistanOffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On his final full day in Tashkent, Timur takes a last walk through the Old City, shares the real costs of a long stay, and looks ahead to the road south. A reflective episode about rhythm, paperwork, and the art of leaving a place you've just begun to know. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chorsu Bazaar, Raspberry Coffee Roasters, Khast Imam Complex, National Bank of Uzbekistan, Besh Qozon, Amir Timur Square. Covered: Leaving Tashkent, Long-term registration, Khast Imam complex, Farewell meal at Besh Qozon, Cost of living recap, Reflections on first week, Plans for Samarkand. Chapters:00:00 Chorsu Bazaar01:31 National Bank of Uzbekistan03:23 Old bazaar04:19 Besh Qozon06:04 City street at night07:04 Amir Timur Square08:43 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TashkentTravel #UzbekistanTrip #SilkRoadJourney #BeshQozon #ChorsuBazaar #Plov #TashkentOldCity #CentralAsiaTravel #TravelPodcast #UzbekistanVisa #Samarkand #TashkentEats #BudgetTravelUzbekistan #DigitalNomadUzbekistan #TashkentMetro #KhastImam #AugustInUzbekistan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On his final full day in Tashkent, Timur takes a last walk through the Old City, shares the siesta rhythm, and reflects on the month of small victories that made this capital feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chorsu Bazaar, Kukeldash Madrasa, Ada Hotel, Raspberry Coffee Roasters, Minor Mosque, State Museum of the Temurids, Besh Qozon Pilaf Center, Yuzhanin. Covered: Tashkent last day reflections, Old City landmarks and bazaar, Metro and ring line, Local food and plov, Cost of living and daily expenses, Summer rhythm and siesta. Chapters:00:00 Tashkent01:58 Kukeldash Madrasa03:39 Minor Mosque05:57 Besh Qozon Pilaf Center08:09 City street09:03 Night city09:56 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tashkent #UzbekistanTravel #TashkentOldCity #ChorsuBazaar #BeshQozon #SamarkandJourney #TravelPodcast #AsiaTravel #SoloTravel #SlowTravel #Uzbekistan #TashkentMetro #SilkRoad #Plov #CentralAsia #TashkentDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Day five in Tashkent: Timur trades paperwork for the city's coffee culture, revisits Chorsu Bazaar with a local eye, and settles into the rhythm of a long stay—tasting the everyday life that makes a place home. From flat whites to fresh non, it's about finding your corner of the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Square, Raspberry Coffee Roasters, Besh Qozon, Tashkent City, Socials Minor. Covered: Coffee shop culture, Local bazaar shopping, Neighborhood exploration, Siesta rhythm, Long-stay mentality. Chapters:00:00 City morning01:04 Raspberry Coffee Roasters03:10 Chorsu Bazaar05:19 Tashkent City06:26 City park07:39 Besh Qozon09:32 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tashkent #Uzbekistan #TashkentTravel #TashkentCafe #ChorsuBazaar #Plov #Samsa #BeshQozon #RaspberryCoffeeRoasters #TashkentCity #CentralAsia #TravelUzbekistan #TashkentMetro #UzbekFood #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #TashkentLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

On day four in Tashkent, Timur navigates the last of his paperwork, discovers the city's choykhona culture, and plans the autumn journey south. He shares practical costs, from metro fares to rent, and reflects on the rhythm of August life in the capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Yunusobod, Raspberry Coffee Roasters, Chilonzor, Amir Timur Square, Kapitalbank, Tashkent City, BOBOY Shevchenko, Minor Mosque. Covered: Paperwork and registration, Banking and finance, Local culture and food, Urban rhythm and neighborhoods, Future travel plans. Chapters:00:00 Yunusobod02:37 Bus interior03:58 Kapitalbank05:16 Tashkent City06:43 BOBOY Shevchenko08:02 Besh Qozon Pilaf Center09:22 Subway car A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tashkent #UzbekistanTravel #ExpatLife #DigitalNomad #OVIR #CentralAsia #TashkentMetro #Plov #Choykhona #SilkRoad #Uzbekistan2026 #TravelPodcast #HiddenGems #CulturalImmersion #TashkentCity #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Day three in Tashkent: Timur escapes the August heat with a trip to the Chimgan mountains and Charvak reservoir, navigates a planned water shutdown in the city, and shares practical costs for weekend getaways from the capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: OVIR office, Raspberry Coffee Roasters, Beldersay cable car, Charvak Reservoir, Socials Minor, Kukeldash madrasah, Mirabad district, Yunusabad district. Covered: Weekend escapes from Tashkent, Charvak reservoir and Chimgan mountains, Summer heat survival, Local food (shashlik, lagman), Practicalities: registration, taxis, costs. Chapters:00:00 OVIR office02:23 Car interior03:36 Beldersay cable car04:59 Crowd cheer06:13 City evening07:27 Socials Minor09:15 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chimgan #Charvak #Tashkent #Uzbekistan #TashkentTravel #UzbekistanTravel #WeekendGetaway #CentralAsia #MountainEscape #TianShan #Beldersay #ReservoirLife #Shashlik #LivingInTashkent #TashkentDiaries #SummerInUzbekistan #ChimganMountains #UzbekFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Day two in Tashkent with Timur Rashidov. He figures out the city's rhythm, gets lost in the Soviet grandeur of the Metro, and haggles for melons at Chorsu Bazaar where the August heat dictates a slower pace of life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Tashkent Metro, Kosmonavtlar station, Chorsu Bazaar, Kukeldash Madrasah, Amir Timur Square, Tashkent City, Socials Minor. Covered: Tashkent Metro architecture and transport, Chorsu Bazaar navigation and local food, Navigating August heat in Tashkent, Daily costs: rent, food, transport in Tashkent. Chapters:00:00 City morning01:10 Tashkent Metro02:39 Chorsu Bazaar03:59 Courtyard04:46 Kukeldash Madrasah06:11 Amir Timur Square07:33 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tashkent #TashkentTravel #Uzbekistan #UzbekistanTravel #ChorsuBazaar #TashkentMetro #SovietArchitecture #CentralAsia #SilkRoad #TashkentFood #Plov #Choykhona #OldCity #KukeldashMadrasah #TravelVlog #AugustInUzbekistan #CityGuide #NomadLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/

Timur lands in Tashkent in August, sorts out registration, banking, and a SIM card, then dives into the old city's bazaars, mosques, and metro stations. He shares practical costs, survival tips for the heat, and his plans for the months ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uzbekistan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uzbekistan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Places in this episode: Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, Chorsu Bazaar, Kukeldash Madrasah, Minor Mosque, Besh Qozon Plov Center, Museum of Applied Arts, National Bank of Uzbekistan, Yunusobod. Covered: Arrival and settling in, Practical paperwork, Food and markets, Metro and transport, Summer heat adaptations, Orientation for the year. Chapters:00:00 Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport00:30 Tashkent Card02:05 Kukeldash Madrasah03:44 Chorsu Bazaar05:34 Yunusobod08:03 Besh Qozon Plov Center09:39 Turkiston Summer Venue A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tashkent #Uzbekistan #TashkentTravel #UzbekistanTravel #CentralAsia #Plov #ChorsuBazaar #MetroArt #OldCity #VisitingUzbekistan #TashkentLife #SovietModernist #TravelPodcast #NomadLife #SilkRoad #ExpatsInUzbekistan #SummerInTashkent https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uzbekistan/