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 Not your friendly British
bobby by TheWanderingCamel
Make sure you have your hotel registration slip with you at all times (make sure you have one!), keep all of these throughout your time in the country and carry a photocopy of your passport pages with your photo and your Uzbek visa with you at all times also in an easily accessible place. Leave your passport in the hotel safe if there is one, otherwise carry it safely elsewhere on your body.
What else is there to say but be polite, don't get flustered, or agree to go elsewhere, and if things appear to be getting heavy, either pay the small fine but insist on taking the officer's ID number, holding onto your wallet yourself , or insist on returning to your hotel with the officer or calling your embassy or consulate.
Older travellers are less likely to be hassled, as are those in a group.
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Credit cards are not a lot of use and there are no ATMs. Strictly speaking, US dollars are not currency but you can use them sometimes, just don't bank on it. Small US bills are useful for tips and big purchases can usually be paid for in dollars - imagine having to count out $200 in those 200sum notes to pay for a carpet! Leave a Comment
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 Selection of salads at
our desert camp by toonsarah
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 Sun-baked street in Khiva by toonsarah
Of course there are things you can and should do to help you cope. The first, and most important, is to drink plenty of fluids. Bottled water is easily available everywhere, both still and sparkling, and is relatively cheap – even at the tourist-orientated stalls in Khiva we paid only 500 som (about 40 cents or 20p) for a 500 ml bottle. For variety there are fizzy drinks and even those of us who don’t normally drink these found an ice-cold Fanta to be an ideal refresher on occasion. Secondly, you should be sure to wear a suntan lotion with a high SPF – it wouldn’t take long to burn here. For the same reason long sleeved, though thin, cotton tops might be sensible, and of course a hat. Thirdly, and very obviously, avoid spending too long in the sun – look for shade when walking around or standing to admire the wonderful buildings, and take a break back at your hotel or in a shady (or air-conditioned) chaikhana at midday. Finally remember that even in the shade this heat will tire you more easily than usual so don’t beat yourself up if you lack the energy to climb a minaret or squeeze in one more visit to a madrassah. Remember you are here to appreciate this country and you will do that best by slowing to a pace that allows you to enjoy your surroundings.
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Uzbekistan is a very safe country to travel. Even if there are taxi drivers that nearly constantly try to rip you off, even if some times things get stolen - I never felt as safe in Uzbekistan as in any other country (apart from Tajikistan and the Pamirs).
Which country is 100% safe ? Almost none. I can go out at night here in my home town and get mugged....
If you behave according to the general rules of travelling (avoid throwing around with money, show respect, treat with respect, smile), it is much likely that nothing will happen.
I went with all my money around my belly and in the daypack with taxis, busses, on foot, during nearly all time of day and evening - and nothing happened at all.
Well, I don't have this anxious glance in my face "ohhhh hopefully no one will steal my things"
I found two tips on Warnings & Dangers, both for Tashkent.
I don't know if it is allowed to officially state that tips are rubbish, but these both are !
Rubbish !
This guy seems to have registered only to write his warning tip on Tashkent, and even wrote it twice.
Tourists are always received the way they behave. Most probably this honey was playing the Big Guy.
(the other tip had been removed by VT staff. Thanks Sandra ! ) Leave a Comment
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 uzbekistan by johnsakura
People usualy take taxis alone or with one or 2 men. Its not advisable. I met an american in Kazakhstan which took a shared taxi from Almaty to Bishked and 20km after he got robbed and the men and taxi driver left him in a field, alone, no money no luggage and no passport. it sucks... Leave a Comment
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 uzbekistan by johnsakura
Warning from Lonely Planet Website:
Terrorist activity has escalated in areas around the country's capital Tashkent. On March 28, 2004 a bomb exploded in a house where large amounts of explosives for manufacturing were found. Since then three explosions have occurred and there have been attacks on police checkpoints.
Travellers are advised to check travel warnings and stay aware of the situation.
In the border areas near Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgystan violence can still flare and areas are mined. It is advised that travellers exercise caution when travelling to these areas. Leave a Comment
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 Canal, Syr Darya Province - I
was so jealous!! by mayafly
Popsicles sold on the street from vendors' carts are only 10 US cents, so that's one way to get some temporary relief. In Tashkent, I would also buy cold boxes of juice (expensive by Uzbek standards at one dollar a liter) at supermarkets. My favorite was the Mir (Turkish supermarket chain) black currant juice - yum! Leave a Comment
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I used the metro about 6 times and was halted 3 times by some policemen. It's very common to travellers, especially if they don't speak Russian.
They invariably took me to a small room and demanded me to show the contents of my bag and moneybelt. They checked my papers (passport and declaration form) minutely.
Although I didn't take these guys very serious -just looking for a bribe- I found it quite annoying. Took me about 15 minutes every time and cost me few cigarettes to get express service.
Just one important note: NEVER hand over your money before you counted it yourself in front of them!
And -to be on the safe side- before you take the metro, just hide the bigger notes in your pockets.. Leave a Comment
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 by Bonobo2005
* Declaration form: to declare your money and valuables.
* Stamp in your passport: your proof of passing customs.
These are checked intensively when traveling around or when you leave the country and if you miss one of these you're subject to the very greedy officials and probably end up paying lots of money! Leave a Comment
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