Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide: Independent Itineraries and Tips
Travelling Kyrgyzstan is a journey into a land of soaring mountains, turquoise lakes, and vast, untouched valleys where nomadic traditions continue to thrive. This Kyrgyzstan …
Central Asia
Bishkek Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Cafés & Nightlife
When I first arrived in Bishkek, I only spent a single day in the city before heading off to explore the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. It …
Trekking to Kel-Suu Lake in Kyrgyzstan: Independent Guide
Trekking to Kel-Suu Lake in Kyrgyzstan is a journey into one of the most remote and spectacular corners of the Pamir-Alay mountains. Surrounded by jagged …
Trekking the Pamirs in Kyrgyzstan: Lenin Peak Basecamp
The Pamirs don’t ease you in gently. Trekking the Pamirs in Kyrgyzstan means entering one of the most remote and dramatic mountain landscapes in all …
Trekking to Ala-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan: Independent Hiking Guide
Trekking to Ala-Kul Lake is one of the most spectacular hiking experiences in Kyrgyzstan. Hidden deep in the rugged Terskey Alatau mountains near Karakol, this …
Trekking to Song-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan: A 3-Day Hiking Guide
Trekking to Song-Kul Lake is one of the most rewarding ways to experience Kyrgyzstan’s wild alpine landscapes. Sitting at an altitude of over 3000 metres, …
How to Backpack Uzbekistan: Budget Travel Itinerary
Tucked away in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is one of the most fascinating and underrated destinations for independent travellers. With its dazzling Silk …
How to Visit Tashkent: A Complete Budget Travel Guide
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is often overlooked by travellers rushing off to Samarkand or Bukhara, but this dynamic city deserves a spot on your …
How to Visit Bukhara: A Complete Budget Travel Guide
Once a major stop along the ancient Silk Road, Bukhara is one of Uzbekistan’s most atmospheric cities, steeped in over two thousand years of history. …
How to Visit Khiva: A Complete Budget Travel Guide
Tucked away in the far west of Uzbekistan, Khiva is a perfectly preserved Silk Road city that feels like stepping into a living museum. Despite …