Trip to Uzbekistan – Autumn 2026
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MA
Hello! For the few who’ve traveled to Iran, loved the country, and discovered its incredible thousand-year-old beauty and the amazing kindness of its people—one of the last places still untouched by mass tourism— I’d have loved to go back, but given the current situation, it’s not possible right now, and likely won’t be for a long time. In the meantime, a neighboring country, Uzbekistan, definitely deserves a visit! I discovered it through photo reports, and it reminds me a lot of Iran. So, I’m planning to check it out. On foot, on horseback, or by car 😄—this time, I’m going with a car 🚗😊😍 I’m looking for an independent, motivated travel companion to explore this seemingly wonderful country. Who’s in? ⭐
AL Althema Regular ·
Hi, A project that fell through 2 years ago. This year, I’m definitely going 😄 How’s it by car? I had booked the trains. If you feel like joining 😉
marie :-)
CQ Cqr Regular ·
Hi there, I’m up for a discovery trip, going with the flow of places, encounters, and whims, eyes wide with the same surprise as a UAZ-452. I’ve been to Iran—it’s truly an amazing country, and I’ll go back as soon as the situation improves. I’ll reunite with friends I met there, and we’ve kept in touch for years. So, the Silk Road journey continues even further. Cheers,
HO Horizont ·
Hi Francis,

Like you, I was lucky enough to travel to Iran—it was back in 2016 (a month of independent travel with another girl I didn’t know). I share your fascination for the country, for the same reasons you mentioned. Since then, I’ve had the same desire as you: to discover Uzbekistan, because I’m passionate about Islamic art. I love history, pre-Islamic history, architecture, and mineral landscapes. Deserts appeal to me more than mountains.

I’ve posted several ads on different sites to find a travel companion for Uzbekistan, but without success. The truth is, I already have a pretty clear idea of what I’m looking for: leaving at the end of August or very early September (to avoid the cold), not in October, taking the time to explore the country, prioritizing all local transport—shared taxis or, if necessary, splitting a taxi with a local driver for a one-off trip. I don’t want to go through a tour operator, hire guides, or plan any treks. I’d also like to go as far as the Aral Sea, which doesn’t interest everyone, and share a taxi for that excursion. Finally, if I travel with a man, I’d prefer we each have our own room. I’m used to traveling, sometimes with travel companions.

I’d put this trip on hold, but then I came across your post and thought: why not revive this project?

So I’m taking the liberty of replying, even if, after reading your message, I’m not sure we’re imagining this trip in exactly the same way. That said, the fact that you’ve been to Iran and are considering Uzbekistan makes me think we share at least a few interests. I’m not at all opposed to traveling with three or four people—I’ve done it before.

Looking forward to your reply (public or private), so we can discuss it further. Thank you in advance.
MA Madgic83 ·
Hello, I’m already in touch with someone else who’s interested in this same project. We don’t know each other in person, but through our exchanges, we realized we’re on the same wavelength about everything. We’ve clarified things and dotted all the i’s. Why not make it a trio? The weak link here is me. Let me explain: from the latest message, I sense that this person wants to stay in the country for five weeks, which I totally get. That’s exactly where my problem lies. I have personal constraints and commitments that prevent me from traveling for that long. I can only do this trip for 15 to 18 days. But we can still discuss it and connect as a group of three. Le Barbare du Var😁
HO Horizont ·
Thanks so much for your reply.

When I travel to a country, especially if it’s my first time, I try to stay as long as the visa allows. In this case, since no visa is needed for stays under 30 days, I’ve planned around 30 days, give or take a day.

When traveling with a group on the move, especially if everyone doesn’t have the same amount of time, it’s often tough to find a pace that works for everyone. That’s usually where compromises get the trickiest.

I’m more of a slow tourism kind of traveler—I like taking my time to explore places and staying long enough to really soak them in.

For me, I’ve put off this trip for so many years that, since I don’t want to go alone, I’d rather experience it with someone who’s on the same wavelength, shares my way of traveling, and matches my pace, rather than forcing myself into a rhythm that doesn’t really suit me.

Now, it’s just a matter of seeing if we can find an arrangement that works for everyone.

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