The Altyn Arashan trek in Kyrgyzstan is one of the most popular things to do near Karakol. The beautiful Altyn Arashan valley is famous for its natural hot springs, alpine meadows, forested mountain slopes and views on the snow covered peak Palatka. Altyn Arashan is …
This post is about the best things to do in Karakol in Kyrgyzstan. The first time I visited Karakol in 2014 there were not really any things to do in Karakol. It was a grubby town with concrete Soviet flats. Karakol only served as the …
Getting from Bishkek to Karakol can be very straightforward. From Bishkek there are frequent minivans throughout the day that leave for the 7 hour journey. Then why am I writing a post about how to travel from Bishkek to Karakol ? Just like the journey …
This post is about Ala Archa National Park. Ala Archa National Park is one of the best day trips from Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan. It is only 40 kilometers south of the capital. Therefore it is a very popular escape from city life for anyone that is …
This post is about the best things to do in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Bustling bazaars, green parks and Soviet architecture is what characterizes the capital of Kyrgyzstan. They are among the top things to do in Bishkek. A city that is quickly changing from a Russian …
It’s 670 kilometers from Bishkek to Osh and it takes something between 10 to 14 hours to get from Kyrgyzstan’s capital to the country’s second largest city in the south. The long journey is too long for some. Flying from Bishkek to Osh is the …
This post is about Arslanbob. On my first trip to Kyrgyzstan in 2014 I was mesmerized by Arslanbob. This little Uzbek village north of Osh in the scenic Babash Ata mountains is famous for its large walnut forests, scenic waterfalls and friendly homestays. Arslanbob is …
This post is a travel guide about backpacking Kyrgyzstan. It includes all the practical things you need to know about travel in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is an incredible tourist destination and often dubbed the Switzerland of central Asia. Its mountains are indeed equally impressive. Only its …
This post is about the best things to do in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. Osh is the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan and also the oldest settlement of the country with a history of over 3000 years. It was the fertile soil of the Kyrgyz Fergana valley …
This post is about Sary Mogul in Kyrgyzstan. Even though it was my second visit to Kyrgyzstan, I had never heard of Sary Mogul and the Alay mountains. Only because it was included in my Pamir highway tour, I ended up in this small town …
This post is a Pamir highway itinerary. The Pamir Highway is one of the most beautiful road trips in Asia. Many think the Pamir highway is just one single road. The official M41 runs from Dushanbe in Tajikistan to Osh in Kyrgyzstan. But, along the …
A Pamir highway tour is for many a dream come true and a highlight of travel in Tajikistan. It is called the roof of the world and is one of the highest highways in Asia. The M41 runs through spectacular and desolate rugged mountains with …