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Sitting right in the heart of the old Silk Road, Uzbekistan is packed with blue‑tiled mosques, ancient cities, and history that is older than most nations on Earth. It is a country that has been quietly minding its own business, staying out of the spotlight, for a few thousand years now. That was until Broke Backpacker legend, Aiden, showed up last month… This man has been to more countries than most of us have had cold beers - and has likely had more cold beers than most of us too. So when Aiden says he has some thoughts... Well, we listen. And in his wise words, he has confirmed that “Uzbekistan is one of the most underrated backpacking destinations on the planet”. Aiden has kindly delivered us a compilation of his favourite places in Uzbekistan so we can see for ourselves.
- Hey, amigo! - Where are you going SafetyWing is simple, affordable, > Get a quote Backpacking UzbekistanUzbekistan is still relatively new to the backpacking scene. Unlike Thailand, you won’t find endless blogs and TikToks telling you what to do or where to go. I love places like this, but it does mean planning gets a wee bit tricky. Luckily though, our backpacking Uzbekistan guide was crafted by a fellow traveller who laid down his roots in this magical country for many moons. With cheap food, transport and alcohol, a growing budget accommodation scene, and cities with history as old and complex as the likes of Rome and Athens, this country has plenty to offer to adventurers like you and I. So I invite you to take a closer look. Who knows, it might steer your trip planning in a direction you weren't expecting 😉 Everything you need to know can be found here:
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