chapter — · Travel guide
Notes in the margins
Practical guides from our managers: when to go, how to get a visa, what to check before you fly and how to choose a hotel.
I When and where to go
-
Sightseeing Tours in Europe
Europe is perfect for anyone who loves cities, museums, architecture and food. Here is how to plan a route that lets you see a lot without wearing yourself out.
-
Last-Minute Tours from Tashkent
A last-minute tour isn't a magic discount: it's unsold seats a tour operator wants to fill closer to departure. Here is how it works and when such a deal is really worth it.
-
Best Time to Visit the UAE
The Emirates never have bad weather for the beach, but there are months when walking around outside is almost impossible. Here is how to choose your dates for the beach, shopping and sightseeing.
-
Best Time to Visit the Maldives
The Maldives are warm all year round and the sea is always warm. The difference between seasons lies in rainfall, wind and prices, and it's worth understanding before you book a villa.
-
Best Time to Visit Turkey
Turkey works for almost any month, but the beaches, sightseeing and cities are at their best at different times. We go through the seasons by region so you can choose dates for your purpose.
-
Best Time to Visit Vietnam
Vietnam stretches from north to south, so in the same month Hanoi can be cool, Nha Trang rainy and Phu Quoc sunny. Here is where to go at different times of year.
-
Best Time to Visit Thailand
Thailand is warm all year, but the rainy seasons on its different coasts don't coincide. Here is where to go in each period so you don't end up with a stormy sea.
-
Where to Go in Summer
Summer is the season of family holidays and school breaks. Here is where the beach is good in June, July and August, and which trips are better postponed until autumn.
-
Where to Go for New Year
The New Year holidays are the busiest period for travel. Here are the destinations people from Uzbekistan choose and how not to miss out on booking.
-
Where to Go in Autumn
Autumn is the time of the warm late beach season and comfortable city breaks. Here is where to go in September, October and November to catch the best weather.
-
Where to Travel in Spring
Spring is the best season for city breaks: warm but not hot, everything in bloom and fewer tourists than in summer. Here are our picks for March, April and May.
-
Where to Go for a Winter Beach Holiday
Winter in Tashkent is cold, yet many countries are at the peak of their beach season. We compare destinations by sea temperature, travel time and holiday style.
-
Family Holiday in Turkey
Turkey is one of the easiest destinations for a family holiday: a straightforward flight, all-inclusive, kids' clubs and gently sloping beaches. Here's how to pick a resort and hotel for your children's ages.
-
Honeymoon: Where to Go
You want your honeymoon to be unforgettable, but the choice often comes down to the wedding date and the budget. Here are options for different seasons and travel styles.
-
Family Holiday in the UAE
The Emirates are a great family choice in the cold season: warm sea, theme parks, water parks and comfortable hotels. Here's how to plan a trip with children without wearing everyone out.
-
Shopping in Dubai
Dubai is famous as a shopping city: huge malls, gold and spice souks and seasonal sale festivals. Here's where to go and how to plan your shopping without wearing yourself out.
-
Beach Holidays from Tashkent
A beach holiday is the most common request from Tashkent. Here's a calendar of seaside destinations by season and advice on choosing the right country and hotel for your trip.
II Visas and entry
-
How to Find Out If You Need a Visa
Entry rules change more often than you might think, and advice from group chats quickly goes out of date. Here is where to check the information and which types of entry exist.
-
Umrah from Uzbekistan
Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage to Makkah, which can be performed at any time of year except during the Hajj days. Here we cover the practical side of the trip: documents, timing, accommodation and preparation.
-
China Visa for Citizens of Uzbekistan
In recent years China has been actively changing its visa rules, expanding visa-free and transit programmes. Here's how to check what applies to citizens of Uzbekistan and how the visa process works.
-
UAE Visa for Citizens of Uzbekistan
Citizens of Uzbekistan need a visa issued before departure to travel to the Emirates. Here's an overview of how the process works and what to prepare to avoid surprises.
-
Schengen Visa for Citizens of Uzbekistan
Citizens of Uzbekistan need a Schengen visa to travel to Europe. Here's where to submit your documents, how the process works and what consulates pay attention to.
-
South Korea Visa for Citizens of Uzbekistan
Citizens of Uzbekistan need a visa for a tourist trip to South Korea. Here's how the process works, what the consulate pays attention to and how to prepare in advance.
-
Vietnam Visa for Citizens of Uzbekistan
Citizens of Uzbekistan generally need a visa to travel to Vietnam. The easiest option is an e-visa applied for online. Here's how it works and where people most often make mistakes.
-
Thailand Visa for Citizens of Uzbekistan
Thailand's entry rules for citizens of Uzbekistan have changed several times in recent years. Here's how to check the current rules and what you're usually asked at the border.
III Getting ready
-
Pre-Flight Checklist
Most travel problems start at home: a forgotten booking, an expired passport, an extra kilo in the suitcase. Here is what to check a week before and the day before your flight.
-
What to Check Before Booking a Hotel
Beautiful photos and a high rating don't guarantee a good holiday. Before you pay, check the five things that most often lead to disappointment.
-
What Is Included in the Tour Price
Two tours to the same country at different prices may differ not in the hotel but in what's included. Here is what a package tour consists of and which costs to keep in mind.
-
Internet Abroad
Traveling without internet is hard: maps, taxis, a translator, staying in touch with family. We compare the ways to stay connected and explain how to prepare before you fly.
-
How Tour Selection Works
We build a trip around a specific person instead of selling whatever is in the shop window. Here is how the process works from your first message to departure, and what to tell us to make it quick.
-
How to Pack a Suitcase
A well-packed suitcase saves your nerves at the airport and time on holiday. Here is a packing list and some ways to fit everything in compactly without going over the baggage allowance.
-
How to Choose a Hotel
The same hotel can be perfect for a young couple and inconvenient for a family with a toddler. Here is how to choose a hotel for your own trip rather than by other people's reviews.
-
Hand Luggage: What You Can Take on a Plane
Hand luggage allowances depend on the airline and fare, while security rules depend on the airport. Here's where to find your allowance and how to pack your bag so you get through security without trouble.
-
Travel Insurance
Medical care abroad can be very expensive for tourists. Here's what travel insurance covers, how to read the terms and what to do if you need a doctor.
-
All-Inclusive Explained
All-inclusive is the most popular meal plan for beach holidays, but it means different things at different hotels. Here's what's usually included and how to choose well.