Caravanistan

Let us know your tips for tasty and/or interesting food in Bishkek below!

More reviews are in the Kyrgyzstan for vegetarians thread.

I made this thread to post about the Chinaz bazaar ( Gmaps ), 65 km south of Tashkent on the road to Samarkand. They are famous for their fish , so you can try that out if you are passing by. **** Some Tashkent restaurant tips from the Vegetarian in Uzbekistan thread : The Host ( Gmaps ): Indian foo...

A thread to gather up tips and reviews for restaurants and other food experiences in and around Tashkent.

Look forward to eating your posts!

Unfortunately, things seem to be regressing rather than progressing in Uzbekistan with regards to LGBT rights - https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/apr/02/new-laws-fuelling-increasing-hostility-and-anti-lgbtq-violence-in-uzbekistan I would actually disagree. The fact that there are ...

At the moment, I don't see how that would work. As you say, the border is closed, and if it would open, where would you get tested? I am personally not convinced the situation will improve soon either. Maybe more clarity in 2022 but I think this year we are looking mainly at closed borders in this a...

Some news about the 2021 World Nomad Games. The venue has shifted to Bishkek, it is supposed to be held in September, and kabaddi will be added as a new sport. https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/592654-Kabaddi-included-World-Nomad-Games-2021 Obviously, there is a lot of uncertainty, so your updates and ...

Excellent report!

They might already, you know. I think it's worth giving it a go. I am not certain if what I got sent is the rule followed at the border.

Hi John,

Land borders are not eligible.

There are no restrictions on which airline brings you in, at least not as far as I have read anywhere.

As I understand it, the mob was organised, or at least condoned, by high-level political figures because there is a push to decriminalise gay sex as Uzbekistan starts its review of its criminal code, and they want to make their opinion clear. A bit more background here: https://www.codastory.com/dis...