10 Things to do in Bishkek Updated April 2024, 10 Things to do in Bishkek was originally written in November 2019 I quite like Bishkek. Along with Dushanbe and Khorog, it feels like a home away from home after all the time I’ve spent in Central Asia on my numerous trips here. But I often hear travelers complain that it’s boring […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Central Asia Travel: Discover the Silk Road Updated March 2024, A Beginner’s Guide to Central Asia Travel was originally written in February 2019 For travelers looking for something different, this mostly unspoiled region will surely deliver. Personally, if I was only allowed to travel one region of the world for the rest
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10 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Central Asia Updated September 2023, 10 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Central Asia originally appeared on Valerie & Valise back in 2019 When I’m traveling to a new region, I like to do my research. I learn the history of that place, and
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10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Central Asia Updated January 2024, 10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Central Asia originally appeared on Valerie & Valise back in 2019 For most people who hear about Central Asia, their first question is… “where?” That’s okay – Central Asia isn’t one of the top tourist destinations
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31 Local Central Asia Foods & Drinks to Try on Your First Trip Updated January 2024, 31 Local Central Asia Foods & Drinks to Try on Your First Trip originally appeared on Valerie & Valise back in 2019 As you already know, Central Asia is a pretty surprising region. After my trip in August 2019
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Crossing Kyzyl Art Pass Between Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan Updated January 2024, Crossing Kyzyl Art Pass Between Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan was originally published in June 2020 I don’t know why it’s taken me so many years to finally write this post, but I’ve actually crossed the Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing numerous times between Tajikistan and
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5 Things To Do In Osh, Kyrgyzstan + Travel Guide Updated December 2023, 5 Things To Do In Osh, Kyrgyzstan + Travel Guide was originally published in August 2020 The first time I arrived in Osh was after a long trip trekking in Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains and just after completing my first trip along the Pamir Highway. Needless
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A Quick Guide to Jeti Oguz, Kyrgyzstan Updated December 2023, A Quick Guide To Jeti Oguz, Kyrgyzstan was originally written in December 2019 Jeti Oguz is a popular day trip from the nearby town of Karakol. With its red rock “Seven Bulls” and the split in half “Broken Heart”, Jeti Oguz draws in both foreign and domestic
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How to get to Sary Chelek, Kyrgyzstan Updated December 2023, How to get to Sary Chelek, Kyrgyzstan was originally written in October 2017 The Sary Chelek Nature preserve is a true highlight for those exploring these southwestern reaches of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan really is an up-and-coming destination. The only downside of destinations coming to prominence is that people
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