On the road of the ancient silk road, following Marco Polo’s footsteps. Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand delight the eye with fantastic medressa, mausoleums and minarets. Uzbekistan is the country with the richest artistic heritage of Central Asia but what makes it truly unique is the sincere hospitality of the locals. Do not miss a visit to the Aral Sea where the greatest environmental disaster in history took place, clearly planned by the Soviet regime.

All photos and articles in this Travel Blog are by Andrea Marchegiani.