"Inner People" Uzbekistan by Romanian_Bat

A country where old monuments have been restored like new, the life was squeezed out of them and of the old cities hosting them, while local people have been pushed away to make room for tourists to enjoy the perfect movie set. It is a country where the last 100 years pushed people more and more off the public sight. However the same Uzbekistan is a country the people of which have preserved their faith, their traditions and hospitality (yes, even that innocent curiosity towards the stranger) in an almost incredible way, given the above terms. If only for this contrast between the soulless monuments and the warm people, and the country deserves a visit.

Refer to the travelogue hereunder for more on my trip to Uzbekistan.

• Pros:Genuine hospitality and great human interaction.
• Cons:Ghostly old cities, with only tourists to cater for.
• In a nutshell:A contrasting country where people are at their best.