Travel I went to Uzbekistan and could pass for a local: Here’s why (sometimes) it’s better to stand out as a tourist January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Joshua Jung Comments Off on I went to Uzbekistan and could pass for a local: Here’s why (sometimes) it’s better to stand out as a tourist Being immersed in the life and culture of another country is the experience the backpacker community is chasing. But when does it pay to stand out?