VISA- FREE TRAVEL
Uzbekistan – even the name, to many Western ears at least, sounds inaccessible. Now, though, visitors from the UK can come for up to 30 days without arranging a visa in advance, making it easier than ever to explore. On a trip here, you’ll discover that this seemingly remote country has long been a crossroads of trade and cultures, whether you’re tucking in to a spice-scented pilaf or admiring the finest tile-work in Silk Road cities such as Samarkand (pictured) and Bukhara. Central Asian travel specialist Silk Road Adventures can help reveal these and more secrets in their new group tour (eleven days from £2,695) or with a tailor-made itinerary. silkroad-adventures.com