
Uzbekistan in 8 Days: The Best Route for Independent Travelers
An independent 8-day Uzbekistan itinerary linking Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with transport, hotels and practical advice for planning the route yourself.

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Thoughtful routes that connect worthwhile stops without turning the journey into a checklist.
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Uzbekistan
An independent 8-day Uzbekistan itinerary linking Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with transport, hotels and practical advice for planning the route yourself.

Budapest · Hungary
Explore Budapest in four geographically sensible days, with time for its major sights, a thermal bath, the Danube and plenty of Hungarian food.

Kos · Greece
Five days in Kos took us from Marmari and Mastihari to Zia and the beaches near Kefalos. This is our honest itinerary, including the beaches we liked, the one we would skip, Hotel Esperia, transport tips and what we spent in September.

Shanghai · China
Four days in Shanghai, from the Bund and Yu Garden to Zhujiajiao, Tongli and Suzhou. This is the first-time itinerary I’d actually recommend.

Triglav · Slovenia
A 3-day Triglav hut-to-hut itinerary with the route, mountain huts, summit day, practical logistics and what to expect on Slovenia’s highest peak.

Split · Croatia
Two days in Split is enough to explore Diocletian’s Palace, the waterfront, beaches and nearby viewpoints without rushing through the city.

Corfu · Greece
A 5-day Corfu itinerary mixing beaches, mountain villages, viewpoints and Corfu Town, with a route that works especially well if you have a rental car.

Gran Canaria · Spain
A one-week Gran Canaria road trip through beaches, mountain villages, volcanic viewpoints and coastal towns, planned for a first visit without unnecessary backtracking.

Paros · Greece
Paros balances beaches, whitewashed villages and lively evenings without feeling as overwhelming as some Greek islands. Here’s how I’d plan a first visit.