I’ve told you lots about things to do in Kyrgyzstan and where to hike – but I haven’t written much about Kyrgyzstan crafts and traditions! In honour of Nooruz, the Kyrgyz New Year celebrated on March 21st, here are some interesting info about Kyrgyz crafts, traditions and craft-related experiences in the country! There are so … Read more
Have you ever wondered what to do in Kyrgyzstan? We recently spent 2 weeks in the country and had an amazing time. Here is our selection of 40 amazing things to do in Kyrgyzstan, from where to hike and ride horses to things to do in Bishkek and Karakol, including Kyrgyzstan travel tips to make … Read more
Welcome to our third Kyrgyzstan post… but fear not, lots more are coming! In this post we’ll take you to visit Jyrgalan, a stunning mountain village and one of the best places to start your Kyrgyzstan hike and enjoy Kyrgyz hospitality. We’ve come up with 8 reasons to visit Jyrgalan – but I’m sure there … Read more
Have you ever heard of the Dungan people of Kyrgyzstan? During our recent visit to the country we spent a day discovering Dungan cuisine and culture in Karakol, a remarkably diverse city. Dungan food was a delicious surprise… make sure you are not too hungry before reading this post! And if you want to know … Read more
Hiking in Kyrgyzstan is the ideal adventure for all those looking for unspoilt landscapes, challenging mountain passes and off the path experiences with no other tourists in sight. Here is our account and how-to map of the new Turgen-Ak Suu hike, a three (or four) day experience in the Tien Shan mountains of eastern Kyrgyzstan. … Read more