Kyrgyzstan: Where Nomad Culture Meets Breathtaking Landscapes Discover the raw beauty of Kyrgyzstan, a country of towering mountains, pristine lakes, friendly peoples, and a vibrant nomadic culture. This destination guide will provide you with essential information for planning your trip to Kyrgyzstan, highlight must-see attractions, and recommend delicious food. Kyrgyzstan at a Glance Official Name: Kyrgyz …
A theme was starting to form on our trip — underestimating the roads in Kyrgyzstan during the planning process was proving problematic. Maps were/are wrong, and the rough roads were causing significant delays. Knowing we had a seven-hour journey ahead, we woke up very early to hit the road to Tash Rabat. We wanted to …
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One of the main reasons we wanted to visit the Stans was to drive the Pamir Highway. Looking at the cost to hire a driver in both Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, it became clear it would be a lot cheaper to rent our own car, and drive it ourselves. This is what it was like on …
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With a 7 AM Air Astana flight to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we headed to the airport in Astana. After our initial flight delay, we made it from Astana to Almaty in time for our connecting flight to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. While waiting at the gate, we noticed one of the gate attendants had a bit of an …
Nothing says relaxing vacation like driving a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder across unknown territory, avoiding potholes, sheep, and a tumble over the side of a mountain. These are some of the issues I encountered while self-driving in central asia. Before deciding to rent a car, and drive the Pamir Highway, I heavily researched the options. We …
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