Tashkent

Silk Road city with Islamic architecture and Soviet-era buildings. Uzbekistan is majority Muslim; halal food and mosques are everywhere.

Uzbekistan is Muslim-majority; halal food is the norm. Plov, kebabs, and Central Asian cuisine. Very accessible.

Historic madrasas and mosques in Tashkent and Samarkand. Prayer is part of culture. Modest dress appreciated.

Spring and autumn for comfortable weather. Summer can be hot.