samarkand_times – Ben's Travels

Coffee in Samarkand

Finding time for coffee in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and taking in the everyday details of this historic Silk Road city.

A travel lesson from Samarkand: why it pays to check local opening times for yourself rather than relying entirely on Google.

Discovering the scale and architecture of Samarkand, one of Uzbekistan’s most remarkable historic Silk Road cities.

Seeing Samarkand after the tour groups and coaches have departed, and enjoying a quieter side of the city.

Exploring Samarkand after dark, when the city’s historic buildings and streets take on a different atmosphere.