Issue #41 — Uzbekistan in Every Light

📸 Mountains, memories, modernity — discover the new frontiers of Uzbekistan through nature, photography, wellness, and evolving urban life.

 From lush rivers and mountain ranges to cutting-edge wellness clubs and art spaces, this issue celebrates Uzbekistan’s multifaceted identity and its rising global tourism profile.

 Inside you’ll find:

•  🌄 Nature Unplugged — Hike through the hidden Hissar Range in Surkhandarya (p.19), or trace the winding Oygaing River (p.22) for untouched beauty and adventure

• 🏛️ Cultural Trails in Tashkent — Explore the architecture of Turkestan Modern (p.14), join a unique audio promenade with Tashkent Speaks (p.16), and visit contemporary art spaces (p.40)

• 📷 Stories Through the Lens — Honoring iconic photographer Abdugani Juma (p.28), uncovering Ella Maillart’s 1930s Uzbekistan (p.38), and seeing nature through Dilmurad Akhmedov’s lens (p.50)

•  🏙️ Life for Locals & Expats — Guide to Tashkent’s taxi apps (p.12), coworking spaces (p.20), and expat reflections in Through the Eyes of Visitors (p.56)

•  💆 Health & Leisure — Rejuvenate at E’quilibrium Wellness Club (p.42), learn the story of the traditional paranja (p.46), and explore Uzbekistan’s emerging craft beer scene (p.48)

• 🎶 Festivals & Flavours — Get a taste of tandoor-baked samsa (p.30), experience Stihia – the global electronic music & art fest (p.36), and crawl through Tashkent’s lively bar scene (p.52)

• 🐎 Equestrian Escapes — Discover the charm of stables and horseback riding in the city (p.54) — a timeless tradition now turned into leisure

Whether you’re a culture lover, digital nomad, or nature enthusiast — this issue invites you to see Uzbekistan from every angle.

Visit Uzbekistan — Where your journey becomes the story.