{"id":2712,"date":"2025-03-11T19:57:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/?p=2712"},"modified":"2025-03-27T22:17:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T19:17:14","slug":"practical-advice-before-your-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/practical-advice-before-your-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical advice before your trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1414.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It is advisable not to drink tap water. Instead, drink mineral or carbonated water in a hermetically sealed bottle. Don't forget to take your usual medicines with you (aspirin, anti-diarrhoea, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>There are no compulsory vaccinations for travellers, but it is advisable to be up to date with tetanus, hepatitis A and B, and rabies if you plan to hike off the beaten track.<\/p>\n<p>If you have diarrhoea, avoid fruit and fatty foods. Stick to a simple diet: bread, biscuits, rice, bananas and boiled eggs.<\/p>\n<p>Sunburn and sunstroke are a constant threat. Limit your exposure, wear a hat and sunglasses, and regularly apply a suitable sun cream.<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Emergencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"true\">\n<li><strong>Emergency numbers<\/strong> :\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Fire service : <strong>101<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Police : <strong>102<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ambulances : <strong>103<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tashkent International Clinic<\/strong> In theory, this service is reserved for expatriates, but tourists are accepted in the emergency department. Doctors speak English. Elsewhere, it is best to ask your hotel reception for advice before going to hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Pharmacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to your usual medicines, we recommend that you take :<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Antidiarrhoeal, analgesic,<\/li>\n<li>Vitamins,<\/li>\n<li>Sun protection,<\/li>\n<li>Plasters, disinfectant,<\/li>\n<li>Broad-spectrum antibiotic,<\/li>\n<li>Treatment for colds (nose, throat, bronchi, ears),<\/li>\n<li>Mosquito repellent (in summer).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Recommended establishments and doctors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>SORIZ Association<\/strong> <em>(English-speaking and\/or French-speaking Uzbek doctors)<\/em><\/h4>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong> 80 Musakhanova Street, Tashkent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tel<\/strong> : +998 71 133 75 09 \/ 133 50 86<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency<\/strong> : +998 90 185 43 21 \/ +998 90 108 88 10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fax<\/strong> : +998 71 132 14 87<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mail<\/strong> : <a>soriz@mail.ru<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Tashkent International Medical Clinic (TIMC)<\/strong> <em>(expatriate and Uzbek doctors)<\/em><\/h4>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong> 38, Sarikulskaya Street, Tashkent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tel<\/strong> : +998 71 191 22 46 \/ 191 01 42 \/ 191 07 26<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency<\/strong> : +998 90 185 60 93 \/ 185 84 81 \/ 185 20 88<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fax<\/strong> : +998 71 191 22 46<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mail<\/strong> : <a>tash_clinic@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Clothing and footwear<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are no strict restrictions, particularly in Tashkent and the major cities, where fashion is influenced by the West. However, in holy places (mosques, mausoleums, cemeteries), proper dress is required: women must cover their heads with a headscarf and wear covering clothing.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Summer (May - September)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Choose light-coloured cotton clothing to protect you from the sun.<\/li>\n<li>Don't forget your sun lotion.<\/li>\n<li>Wear light trousers, long skirts and long-sleeved shirts to protect your skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indispensables<\/strong> :\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Canvas hat or scarf,<\/li>\n<li>Sunglasses,<\/li>\n<li>Breathable T-shirts and underwear (short- or long-sleeved),<\/li>\n<li>Shirt or sweatshirt,<\/li>\n<li>Rain cape (even if summer rainfall is rare),<\/li>\n<li>Walking trousers,<\/li>\n<li>Walking socks,<\/li>\n<li>Light footwear for city tours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>In winter<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A trip to Uzbekistan in winter requires warm clothing and effective protection against the wind.<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Clothing<\/strong> Warm trousers, jumper, fleece, anorak, gloves, hat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warm shoes and socks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Useful accessories<\/strong> :\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Sunglasses,<\/li>\n<li>Toiletries, towel,<\/li>\n<li>Torch or headlamp,<\/li>\n<li>Camera and spare batteries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>During mountain treks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Small trekking rucksack.<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight cotton clothing, shirts, T-shirts, canvas trousers and evening jumpers.<\/li>\n<li>Hiking shoes or tennis shoes.<\/li>\n<li>Essential accessories :\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Gourd,<\/li>\n<li>Pocket knife (penknife or Opinel),<\/li>\n<li>Hat, cap and sunglasses,<\/li>\n<li>Toiletries,<\/li>\n<li>Swimming costume,<\/li>\n<li>Torch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoy your trip to Uzbekistan!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2704,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2712","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2712","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2712"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2712\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artsetdeserts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}