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Backpacking Kyrgyzstan: the ultimate travel guide

Backpacking Kyrgyzstan: the ultimate travel guide

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 

Kyrgyzstan itinerary: 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan itinerary: 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is called the Switzerland of Asia and is one of the best destinations for outdoor lovers. With more than 80 mountain ranges, glittering high altitude lakes and superb hiking trails there are plenty of opportunities to plan a Kyrgyzstan itinerary full of exciting activities 

Sary Mogul Kyrgyzstan: a guide to the Alay mountains

Sary Mogul Kyrgyzstan: a guide to the Alay mountains

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 in the Alay valley in Southern Kyrgyzstan. My