Prior to my trip to Uzbekistan, I knew virtually nothing about the country. I knew its location on a map, the capital’s name, and the greater historical context surrounding Central Asia as…
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Uzbekistan’s Destination Image: A Blank Slate
Roughly a week and a half ago, we returned from a 10-day trip to Uzbekistan, so I’ve had a little bit of time to reflect on the trip. Overall, the trip was…
Finding an Uzbek identity in a sea of “-stans”
Before traveling to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, I knew practically nothing about either country. To me, they were just Central Asian post-Soviet countries. If you had asked me about either one, I probably…
Advertising vs. Reality in Uzbekistan
I knew only a few basic facts about Uzbekistan before visiting the country. I was aware that it was once part of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, and furthermore that there…
The Uzbekistan They Don’t Want You to See
What comes to mind when you think of tourist destinations? Nepal might evoke images of vast mountains, Paris of course has the Eiffel Tower, and Australia might make one think of deserts,…
What’s It All For?: Instagram and Uzbekistan Tourism
At the start of this study abroad experience, my former roommates and I created an Instagram page. We thought it would be a fun way to keep in contact with each other…
What’s in a Selfie: How My Tourism Pictures Affect the World Image of Uzbekistan
While I take numerous pictures when traveling, I rarely post them on social media; in fact, during our ten days in Uzbekistan, I shared exactly three selfies via Snapchat with my friends…
Selective Tourism: It’s Hard to Break the Trend
Whether scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, or whatever social media platform that occupies your very limited free time, you’re bound to see ads featuring happy couples or ardent hikers telling you to…
Shaping Destination Image: The Influence of Selfies and Social Media on Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage
In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become powerful tools for shaping and projecting the image of travel destinations. Uzbekistan, a country rich in historical and architectural heritage, employs social media…
Uzbekistan’s Destination Image: Examining my Impact
Before visiting Uzbekistan, I had no idea what to expect. I knew roughly where it was and its Soviet past, but that was about it. This trend is the same among my…
