Meeting at London Heathrow, we board our direct overnight flight to Tashkent, the historic capital of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a country quite like no other and one off the usual well-trodden tourist trail. Having spent centuries being passed through by history's most celebrated traders, travellers and conquerors, there's a rich cultural and architectural legacy here. From the blue tiled mosques that peek through the skylines of its awe-inspiring cities to the yurt camps that dot the sprawling red desert, Uzbekistan's ancient culture, rich history and warm hospitality make for an unforgettable destination.