Don Iskanderoff: Football in Uzbekistan, groundhopping in the Stans and plov.

Update: 2025-04-30

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For this episode, we headed to the 'Stans', with a particular focus on Uzbekistan. We were joined by Tashkent-based groundhopper Don Iskanderoff to talk about why Uzbekistan is an up and coming country - in football and as a tourist spot. Plus, we heard all about his adventures groundhopping the country and the surrounding 'Stans'.

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Don Iskanderoff: Football in Uzbekistan, groundhopping in the Stans and plov.

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Don Iskanderoff: Football in Uzbekistan, groundhopping in the Stans and plov.