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Kyrgyzstan Itinerary: how to spend 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan Itinerary: how to spend 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is called the Switzerland of Asia and is one of my favourite countries in the world. 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 

The 16 Best Places to Visit in Kyrgyzstan

The 16 Best Places to Visit in Kyrgyzstan

Are you thinking of travel in Kyrgyzstan and are you wondering what to see in this beautiful country? You are in the right place. In this post I will share the best places to visit in Kyrgyzstan to help you plan your itinerary. Kyrgyzstan is 

Manjyly Ata: the valley of sacred springs in Kyrgyzstan

Manjyly Ata: the valley of sacred springs in Kyrgyzstan

For the people in Kyrgyzstan, Manjyly Ata is a holy place that attracts local pilgrims since people can remember. They believe that Manjyly Ata is the valley of sacred springs whose healing waters can cure any disease. As famous as Manjyly Ata is among the Kyrgyz 

How to Visit The Skazka Canyon in Kyrgyzstan

How to Visit The Skazka Canyon in Kyrgyzstan

This post is about the Skazka Canyon in Kyrgyzstan. When I look around me I am wondering if I am still in Kyrgyzstan. The colourful red rock formations of the Skazka Canyon are a completely different world from the green alpine meadows and the snow 

Tosor: Kyrgyzstan’s stunning beach town in the mountains

Tosor: Kyrgyzstan’s stunning beach town in the mountains

As I walk with my bare feet through the sand of Tosor beach it almost feels like I am on a sunny beach holiday. Who knew you can also go on a beach holiday when backpacking Kyrgyzstan? Why visit Tosor? Most people imagine mountains, yurts, 

How to travel from Bishkek to Karakol in Kyrgyzstan

How to travel from Bishkek to Karakol in Kyrgyzstan

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 

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