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From Bishkek to Almaty by Bus
After unforgettable adventures in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, we were now set to cap off our month-long journey through Central Asia ...
Two Days in Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan’s Vibrant Capital City
Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, is a dynamic city where Soviet influences blend with the traditions of Central Asia. Set ...
Our Unforgettable Horse-Riding Adventure to Son-Kul Lake
Son-Kul (also spelled Song-Kul) is a breathtaking secluded lake in central Kyrgyzstan's mountains, sitting at an altitude of 3,016 meters ...
From Issyk-Kul to Son-Kul by Public Transport
After an enjoyable time in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Lake region—highlighted by a six-day trekking adventure in the stunning Tian Shan Mountains—we ...
One Day in Cholpon Ata: Kyrgyzstan’s Beach Resort Town
Cholpon-Ata is a serene lakeside town on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul, one of the largest and deepest alpine lakes ...
Getting from Karakol to Cholpon Ata, Issyk-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
After our six-day trekking adventure in the Tian Shan Mountains, we left Karakol and headed to Cholpon Ata. Having traveled ...
Trekking & Camping at Ala-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan without a Guide
Ala-Kul Lake, nestled high in the Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, is one of the region's most breathtaking natural wonders ...
What to See in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Karakol, a small town in eastern Kyrgyzstan, is nestled between the towering Tien Shan mountains and the shores of Lake ...
From Tashkent to Bishkek and Onward to Karakol by Bus
After some memorable adventures in Samarkand, Bukhara, and the Zaamin Mountains, our journey through Uzbekistan concluded in Tashkent. Now it ...
