Sept 1st: Moscow, Russia
A day in Moscow to see the sights and get to grips with the metro.

Sept 3rd: Tashkent
Some black market money changing followed by a trip to the bazaar.

Sept 4th: Bukhara
There are enough madressas in Bukhara to keep you busy for days.

Sept 7th: The Road to Tim
Country music comes to Uzbekistan on a 10 hour journey to Tim and Samarkand.

Sept 8th: Samarkand
This city has many sites, including Central Asia's premiere attraction, the Registan.

Sept 11th: Turkestan, Kazakhstan
A long wait for transport at the border before visiting the Yasawi Mausoleum.

A Visa Problem
An expired Russian visa means spending a night on a locked floor of a hotel.

Visas
Visas needed for a US citizen and links to the relevant embassies.

Travel Agents
Plenty of agencies to choose from and they help you get the documentation needed for your visa.

Hotels
A rundown and brief review of each of the hotels used on this trip.