Ikat Travel

Travel info

Money, trains, visas, food — the practical answers travellers ask about most, written from real trips.

• What to wear and how to behave: a relaxed guide to etiquette

  Uzbekistan is easy-going — a few habits make you a welcome guest rather than a tourist.

• Staying connected: eSIM, Wi-Fi and the apps you actually need

  Hotel Wi-Fi is weak and needs a local number — install an eSIM before you fly and three apps when you land.

• Is Uzbekistan safe? Notes for solo travellers and women

  One of the safest countries in Asia for travellers — what that means in practice, and the few things worth knowing.

• Food in Uzbekistan: plov, bread, and what to say if you don't eat meat

  Vegetarian, vegan and halal — how it really works at the table, and how we handle it on tour.

• Visa and entry

  Visa-free for many countries, e-visa for most others — what to check before you book.

• Trains in Uzbekistan: Afrosiyob and beyond

  Why tickets sell out, how far ahead they open, and how we guarantee yours.

• Money and cards in Uzbekistan

  How much cash to bring, which ATMs to trust and what to do if a machine keeps your card.