I went to Uzbekistan when it opened up and was blown away! Australians travel a lot and l keep recommending it as a destination but still, few people l know, have been there. Perhaps you can tempt them. I loved everything about Uzbekistan, especially the feeling of safety. The ballet was world class and so were the classical concerts, both costing almost nothing. The beautiful public parks are tended by the community, everyone taking their turn with great pride. The best trip ever and there are few places l havent been.
Such a wonderful memory of our trip with Matt and Julia in Uzbekistan in 2024. This video just shows it how it is. And this is just Tashkent! The whole trip was stupendous. Fabulous memories. Do sign up for their 2025 trip. You will be astounded by the beauty, variety, sights, modern, historic... and plov, of course! Thank you again and again Julia and Matt for the Uzbek experience! Linda from France
Was in Uzbekistan in 1979 at USSR times. Really unforgettable journey it was, we did Moscow - Transsib - Nowosibirsk - Irkutsk - Alma Ata - Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara, then on to Baku - Yerevan - Tbilisi and back to Moscow. By train, bus and old Aeroflot planes. Amazing trip, memories are still alive after 45 years 👍😊
Also. The local tour company Matt & Julia use is wonderful. They speak English perfectly, and are young and fun. I’m a 68 year old woman and highly recommend this trip. GO!!!
Excellent channel, you two. I found you a few weeks ago and haven't been able to stop watching. I enjoy everything about the channel, from the traveling/ content to the editing to just you two as human beings. Keep up the great work! Stay safe!! - Jase
Yes! Go to Uzbekistan. I went on Matt & Julia’s first trip to Uzbekistan and I can’t rave more about it. First, they are great travel guides. Second, I felt completely safe in the country as a single woman. The food - really - is great. I came home and made plov which is the same as Chinese pilaf. The suzani fabrics are fantastic. The yurt stay is an experience. The mountains were a nice change from all the historic sites. Have no doubts about this trip and go.
I always thought of November babies as Valentines babies. February is 9 months before November. Was it comforting or odd feeling reverting back to Russian from Mandarin? My condolences,Matt, on the loss of your grandfather. As I told Julia, the good memories are what help you to the other side of grief once your mind and heart are ready. Love watching you two not being afraid to show affection to one another.
We watched Julia on the Great British Baking Show and loved her. We always try to see what the contestants are doing since the baking show and that is how we found Matt and Julia traveling around the world and we love it. It has changed my minds about other countries that I once thought were very scary places. It's nice to see that people throughout the world are basically the same. Thank you and good luck with your travels 😊
It's so good to see you two again. Loved this tour. I won't be able to join your tour this year, but I would love to see it in person someday. Thank's for allowing us to tag along with you!
We were just in Uzbekistan last August for four days before we crossed the border into Kazakhstan on our way to Taraz. We loved our time in Tashkent and the day trip we took to Samarkand.
I just discovered your channel and it fits right in with the way I'm using TH-cam now. I traveled all over the world back when there was no such thing as the internet, a cell phone or good video equipment, hence no TH-cam nomads. So when I traveled it was either with a tour or cruise. Since I'm 85 now and don't get out much any more, I watch the nomad's videos of places I visited, where they aren't limited to a few destinations wherever the cruise or tour stops. I watched your Uzbekistan video today and was amazed by all the places in Tashkent that you were able to visit. I visited Uzbekistan on a month long visit to the Soviet Union in September of 1989, about a year before the USSR fell apart. The Russian guides actually told us it was going to fall apart within a year. The extent of my photography equipment was an old Magnavox shoulder held video camera that recorded to a standard VHS cassette. I was traveling with a tour that the Cal, Berkeley Alumni Association put together for about 50 alums and friends. I managed to capture some video, but not without a lot of unwanted motion and dropouts. The tour covered all of the USSR across all eleven time zones, included a train ride on the Trans Siberian railroad from Khabarovsk to Irkutsk. Now I tell all the stories about the trip to my friends and family, and there were indeed a lot of stories you wouldn't believe. If you want to see the video, I can send you a link via your email.
I love watching your videos you guys have come so far and now you tell us about each and every city country. I love it!! And you both are so pleasant and kind..following !!
Ahh so many memories! For me it was yesterday too that I was there...although it was in April. The Plov Center, the Chorzu market and those underground stations!! The stations are magnificent but I was a bit depressed by the fact that every time I got on a subway car someone wanted to give me their seat. I'm not that old, I'm only 63....On the London Underground nobody insulted me like that! haha I wish you all the best for your new tour of Uzbekistan in October. Love to both of you from hot Buenos Aires.
Fruit in savoury dishes is a big hark-back to medieval cuisine. Now mostly found in Moroccan foods and, as I’ve discovered in your vid, Uzbekistan food too. Thanks for sharing your experiences; I appreciate the education 🫶
The former Soviet Republics are all full of so much beauty and offer pretty much everything you can wish to see. Central Asia, in particular, feels like a place that is a must visit for any geography and nature enthusiast like myself.
Your videos are so interesting! Watched all your videos while you were in China too and before. I am learning so much from following you both! I almost at times feel I am with you 🤣 . Love you both. You are such a beautiful couple.
Tashkent used to have a very well known aviation VOLMET (weather) broadcast on 3, maybe 4 shortwave frequencies. It is now defunct, but as well as being useful to long-range aircraft flights, it was also popular amongst amateur radio listeners. If they sent a reception report to the station, eventually, you would get a picture postcard from Tashkent (QSL card) back. This was the case during the cold war until maybe 2010-11.
The market in Tashkent reminded me of Izmailovski Park market just outside Moscow, although this market looked larger. Great stuff M & J! Greetings from Ventura California!
So you are following the Silk Road adventure! Nice to see you both again. I was surprised they serve fried rice with boiled egg instead of frying with the rice which would be more tastier!
Such an interesting country and video (as usual)! Definitely one of my favorite TH-cam channel, I never feel rushed (or bored) and always discover so many interesting things. And I really like your dynamic, how you’re kind with everyone and to each other! Keep up the amazing work! 😊 PS: I noticed some artificial lights are often flickering in your videos since China. By any chance did you change a setting on your camera for the anti-flickering mode? Maybe set on 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz or something similar?
I love it when you show us posts-soviet countries. Your mastery of the Russian language probably helps. These are your best videos in my opinion! Have fun! xx
It's not only naan that Uzbekistan and South Asia have in common; pilau, as they call it, is commonly eaten in Pakistan especially. The decline of that region from when it was a centre of science and philosophy did not have to do with the Silk Road so much as with the raids by Genghis Khan. They destroyed much of what they found and were notorious for slaughtering scholars. That went on for two or three generations until the Mongols that went out to raid converted to Islam and the ones that stayed at home calmed down somewhat. Anyway, it's great to see people exploring Uzbekistan. It's a beautiful country with a lot of history and architecture.
@@MattandJulia Uzbekistan has allowed American citizens to visit since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The US established diplomatic relations with Uzbekistan in 1992, and since then, American citizens have been able to travel to Uzbekistan, albeit with some visa requirements. Specifically regarding visa policies: Uzbekistan introduced an electronic visa system for a maximum stay of 30 days in July 2018, making it easier for Americans and other eligible nationalities to visit for tourism or business purposes.
I went to Uzbekistan around 8 year ago. It was... OK. The historic places are very sanitised and quite like museums and the non historic places are kind of dusty and soulless. I didn't like the food at all. The Registan in Samarkand is one of the most wonderful things I have ever seen, equivalent to the Taj Mahal in beauty, and the old architecture is very evocative. The people are nice, although a few tried to scam us. In all, I'm glad I went, but I have no desire to return.
Join us on an epic journey across this country in October 2025 😍 Email us at: mattandjulia@humankindexpeditions.com 🇺🇿
I went to Uzbekistan when it opened up and was blown away! Australians travel a lot and l keep recommending it as a destination but still, few people l know, have been there. Perhaps you can tempt them. I loved everything about Uzbekistan, especially the feeling of safety. The ballet was world class and so were the classical concerts, both costing almost nothing. The beautiful public parks are tended by the community, everyone taking their turn with great pride. The best trip ever and there are few places l havent been.
The places you explore are not only exotic but fascinating. Thank you for bringing us with you , safe travels , always.
Thank you for your support! ❤️
Such a wonderful memory of our trip with Matt and Julia in Uzbekistan in 2024. This video just shows it how it is. And this is just Tashkent! The whole trip was stupendous. Fabulous memories. Do sign up for their 2025 trip. You will be astounded by the beauty, variety, sights, modern, historic... and plov, of course! Thank you again and again Julia and Matt for the Uzbek experience! Linda from France
Was in Uzbekistan in 1979 at USSR times. Really unforgettable journey it was, we did Moscow - Transsib - Nowosibirsk - Irkutsk - Alma Ata - Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara, then on to Baku - Yerevan - Tbilisi and back to Moscow. By train, bus and old Aeroflot planes. Amazing trip, memories are still alive after 45 years 👍😊
Also. The local tour company Matt & Julia use is wonderful. They speak English perfectly, and are young and fun. I’m a 68 year old woman and highly recommend this trip. GO!!!
I'm a Brit who lived in Tashkent 2020-2021. Wonderful people. Such a positive feeling about the people compared with the British.
Excellent channel, you two. I found you a few weeks ago and haven't been able to stop watching. I enjoy everything about the channel, from the traveling/ content to the editing to just you two as human beings. Keep up the great work! Stay safe!! - Jase
Hey Jase! Thanks so much, that means the world! 🙌🏼 Welcome to the channel ❤️
Yes! Go to Uzbekistan. I went on Matt & Julia’s first trip to Uzbekistan and I can’t rave more about it. First, they are great travel guides. Second, I felt completely safe in the country as a single woman. The food - really - is great. I came home and made plov which is the same as Chinese pilaf. The suzani fabrics are fantastic. The yurt stay is an experience. The mountains were a nice change from all the historic sites. Have no doubts about this trip and go.
I always thought of November babies as Valentines babies. February is 9 months before November.
Was it comforting or odd feeling reverting back to Russian from Mandarin?
My condolences,Matt, on the loss of your grandfather. As I told Julia, the good memories are what help you to the other side of grief once your mind and heart are ready.
Love watching you two not being afraid to show affection to one another.
When the video part with Missing File! appeared I thought there was some unexpected nudity going on. :) Great video yet again guys. Cheers!
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We watched Julia on the Great British Baking Show and loved her. We always try to see what the contestants are doing since the baking show and that is how we found Matt and Julia traveling around the world and we love it. It has changed my minds about other countries that I once thought were very scary places. It's nice to see that people throughout the world are basically the same. Thank you and good luck with your travels 😊
It's so good to see you two again. Loved this tour. I won't be able to join your tour this year, but I would love to see it in person someday. Thank's for allowing us to tag along with you!
Thanks for highlighting once again, this beautiful and fascinating city. I am so eager to visit it now, especially if I can have "plov" every day 😋🤣.
Fab journey thanks for the ride Matt and Julia it was a very interesting video
We were just in Uzbekistan last August for four days before we crossed the border into Kazakhstan on our way to Taraz. We loved our time in Tashkent and the day trip we took to Samarkand.
I just discovered your channel and it fits right in with the way I'm using TH-cam now. I traveled all over the world back when there was no such thing as the internet, a cell phone or good video equipment, hence no TH-cam nomads. So when I traveled it was either with a tour or cruise. Since I'm 85 now and don't get out much any more, I watch the nomad's videos of places I visited, where they aren't limited to a few destinations wherever the cruise or tour stops. I watched your Uzbekistan video today and was amazed by all the places in Tashkent that you were able to visit. I visited Uzbekistan on a month long visit to the Soviet Union in September of 1989, about a year before the USSR fell apart. The Russian guides actually told us it was going to fall apart within a year. The extent of my photography equipment was an old Magnavox shoulder held video camera that recorded to a standard VHS cassette. I was traveling with a tour that the Cal, Berkeley Alumni Association put together for about 50 alums and friends. I managed to capture some video, but not without a lot of unwanted motion and dropouts. The tour covered all of the USSR across all eleven time zones, included a train ride on the Trans Siberian railroad from Khabarovsk to Irkutsk. Now I tell all the stories about the trip to my friends and family, and there were indeed a lot of stories you wouldn't believe. If you want to see the video, I can send you a link via your email.
I remember seeing you there previously enjoying plov. Great video once again. ❤❤
Welcome back. I missed you. Uzbekistan is an interesting spot.
Thanks! Great to be back ❤️
I love watching your videos you guys have come so far and now you tell us about each and every city country. I love it!! And you both are so pleasant and kind..following !!
I have traveled there three times. Taught English in Tashkent in the 90s.
Ahh so many memories! For me it was yesterday too that I was there...although it was in April. The Plov Center, the Chorzu market and those underground stations!! The stations are magnificent but I was a bit depressed by the fact that every time I got on a subway car someone wanted to give me their seat. I'm not that old, I'm only 63....On the London Underground nobody insulted me like that! haha
I wish you all the best for your new tour of Uzbekistan in October. Love to both of you from hot Buenos Aires.
Metro is so clean
Fruit in savoury dishes is a big hark-back to medieval cuisine. Now mostly found in Moroccan foods and, as I’ve discovered in your vid, Uzbekistan food too.
Thanks for sharing your experiences; I appreciate the education 🫶
The former Soviet Republics are all full of so much beauty and offer pretty much everything you can wish to see. Central Asia, in particular, feels like a place that is a must visit for any geography and nature enthusiast like myself.
Tashkent looks so vibrant. Thank you for taking us along. Harriet, Jim and Yuki
BEAUTIFUL CITY ❤ LOVE FROM PAKISTAN 🇵🇰 🎉
Your videos are so interesting! Watched all your videos while you were in China too and before. I am learning so much from following you both! I almost at times feel I am with you 🤣 . Love you both. You are such a beautiful couple.
Tashkent used to have a very well known aviation VOLMET (weather) broadcast on 3, maybe 4 shortwave frequencies. It is now defunct, but as well as being useful to long-range aircraft flights, it was also popular amongst amateur radio listeners. If they sent a reception report to the station, eventually, you would get a picture postcard from Tashkent (QSL card) back. This was the case during the cold war until maybe 2010-11.
Happy 2025 ..❤❤ Great video ,very informative. I'd love to visit ..Stay safe and happy..❤❤
Happy new year! 🎉 You definitely should, it is an incredible country 😍
The Savitsky Museum in Nukus is really great, and not too far from Khiva. Worth the trip, for sure!
It’s been on our list for years, alongside Moynaq ❤️
@@MattandJulia Renting a taxi for the day in Nukus and doing a day trip to Muynaq is not too expensive
Another great trip, thanks. 💖
Finally, a new video, i was checking daily! 🤭
Love your vids
Thank you so much! ❤️
Nice vid kids. Thanks for posting.
The market in Tashkent reminded me of Izmailovski Park market just outside Moscow, although this market looked larger. Great stuff M & J! Greetings from Ventura California!
Very cool! We live in southern Arizona in the high desert. You should see those stunning sunsets and sunrises. Unbelievable!
Thank you. Very beautiful video.
Thanks for taking us around the world. I've been to iraq but not as a visitor. You 2 rock!
Liechtenstein is also doubly landlocked.
So you are following the Silk Road adventure! Nice to see you both again.
I was surprised they serve fried rice with boiled egg instead of frying with the rice which would be more tastier!
I'm surprised to see so many Chevrolets in Uzbekistan!
I love your videos
Such a clean beautiful country I never been ,next I go
Such an interesting country and video (as usual)!
Definitely one of my favorite TH-cam channel, I never feel rushed (or bored) and always discover so many interesting things.
And I really like your dynamic, how you’re kind with everyone and to each other!
Keep up the amazing work! 😊
PS: I noticed some artificial lights are often flickering in your videos since China. By any chance did you change a setting on your camera for the anti-flickering mode? Maybe set on 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz or something similar?
Hoping to travel to Uzbekistan later on this year
What I see how clean it is
I'm a November baby, too!
I love it when you show us posts-soviet countries. Your mastery of the Russian language probably helps. These are your best videos in my opinion! Have fun! xx
Enjoy all your travels. Any chance you will be able to do the US anytime soon?
Hello I m new to your channel
Good to see you out of China in one peace. (remebered) hoping for 4k soon?
Thank you so much for these videos guys. I have a passion for two places: Russia and Japan. I have been lucky to visit Japan but as yet not Russia.
It's not only naan that Uzbekistan and South Asia have in common; pilau, as they call it, is commonly eaten in Pakistan especially. The decline of that region from when it was a centre of science and philosophy did not have to do with the Silk Road so much as with the raids by Genghis Khan. They destroyed much of what they found and were notorious for slaughtering scholars. That went on for two or three generations until the Mongols that went out to raid converted to Islam and the ones that stayed at home calmed down somewhat. Anyway, it's great to see people exploring Uzbekistan. It's a beautiful country with a lot of history and architecture.
Oh-oh-oh! Was that "horse sausage" that was said?
I was in Uzbekistan 5 years ago and it was not so closed off back then so until now is not quite correct :)
I think what they were calling saffron from Samarkand is actually safflower.
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That's some market
Sun sets in north Scotland
Probably not the best use of "Until Now" since its been over a decade
The policy was changed at the end of 2019, so around 4 years ago 🙂
@@MattandJulia Uzbekistan has allowed American citizens to visit since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The US established diplomatic relations with Uzbekistan in 1992, and since then, American citizens have been able to travel to Uzbekistan, albeit with some visa requirements.
Specifically regarding visa policies:
Uzbekistan introduced an electronic visa system for a maximum stay of 30 days in July 2018, making it easier for Americans and other eligible nationalities to visit for tourism or business purposes.
I went to Uzbekistan around 8 year ago. It was... OK. The historic places are very sanitised and quite like museums and the non historic places are kind of dusty and soulless. I didn't like the food at all. The Registan in Samarkand is one of the most wonderful things I have ever seen, equivalent to the Taj Mahal in beauty, and the old architecture is very evocative. The people are nice, although a few tried to scam us. In all, I'm glad I went, but I have no desire to return.
Who needs an ✈️, just buy a carpet and fly/ travel лол
не ребят, после куваева блогерам в узбекистане делать уже нечего
I see you left China.
It seemed you really liked it there.
How are you both doing now?
Do you know if Americans need a visa?
I've got an Uncle Stan I'll send him a 🔗 x
No Cash in TashKent
Can you exchange United States dollars for their currency? I can't pay with my phone because it doesn't have that feature.
i thought maybe an eastern Europe country
Уэбекистани помогает Английский хорошо?
Why don’t you guys go to Armenia
I miss china now
узбечки симпатичные есть
Given the population is predominantly Muslim, did the Koreans also convert to Islam? Or do they practice any religion in particular?
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Sounds nasty!
Do Russians cook your food in sewer water?