Posts of our blog by tag "Nomads"

August 29, 2016

Silver collection coins and stamps dedicated to World Nomad Games were issued in Kyrgyzstan!

On 15 August 2016 were issued silver collection coins dedicated to Kyrgyzstan independence anniversary "Independent Kyrgyz Republic - 25 years old" and the "World Nomad Games". The coins are issued in order to promote the most important historical events associated with the deve ...
November 28, 2014

Why a Trip to Kyrgyzstan is the Best Way to Begin Exploring Asia

Are you planning a trip along the Great Silk Road? Traveling through countries like China, India, Iran and the Central Asian countries is exhilarating to be sure, but when you’re figuring out logistics, can be a bit tricky.  Where do I start?  Where can I get all my visas?  What ...
October 23, 2014

The Best Place for Walking Vacations in Asia You Have to See

When it comes to outdoor-centered vacations, Kyrgyzstan is a fantastic destination for active travelers looking for mountain hiking holidays.  Don’t know much about Kyrgyzstan?  Kyrgyzstan is a small Central Asian country located west of China and south of Kazakhstan with a growi ...
October 19, 2014

The Best Tourist Spots to Visit While Travelling in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is a little Central Asian country packed with personality and tourism potential.  Located west of China and south of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan holds one of the world’s most spectacular mountain ranges, the Tien Shan Mountains.  Travelers looking for a completely new exper ...
October 15, 2014

Guided 4x4 Tours through Central Asia’s Most Beautiful Country

Endless mountain ranges, remote villages and alpine lakes, rugged passes, wandering nomads, and herds of roaming horses are all trademarks of Kyrgyzstan, a country sandwiched between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan just west of China.  Of all the Central Asian countries, Kyrgyzstan’s n ...
September 26, 2014

What Kind of People Will I Meet in Kyrgyzstan?

I don’t know about you, but when I travel, some of my best stories don’t necessarily revolve around places I visited or things I bought.  My most memorable experiences usually revolve around people I’ve met during my travels.   Even the coolest place on earth can become a bad mem ...
September 22, 2014

The Most Fascinating Silk Road Destinations in Kyrgyzstan

I’ve always felt the Central Asian countries to be exotic and mysterious, envisioning traders with caravans of camels bursting with spices and valuable merchandise, fighting against the whims of nature to reach distant lands.  Central Asia has such a wild, infectious history due ...
September 8, 2014

10 Things You Will Find Outside of Bishkek

HorsesIn the rural areas of Kyrgyzstan, horses are a perfect means of transport in the mountains and a great source of milk which locals use to make the national drink, kymyz.  People that live in rural areas have a special love of horses, know how to care for them, and have lear ...
August 27, 2014

A Treasure Trove of Opportunities for Your Eco Tour in Central Asia

In our environmentally conscious world, ecotourism has become the new way to travel.  A definition of ecotourism is basically tourism that leaves little to no footprint on the destination or culture one visits.  People want to preserve different habitats and cultures and leave i ...
August 9, 2014

5 Aspects of Cultural Holidays in Kyrgyzstan

The ease and flexibility of international travel in the 21st century has created a different breed of tourist.  Our generation doesn’t want to follow a tour guide rambling off a monotonous, memorized script of historical facts in a herd of 40 other people.  We want a cultural vac ...
August 3, 2014

The Horseback Riding Vacation of Your Dreams

Technology and busyness are claiming a larger and larger portion of modern times.  Families are coordinating online calendars; people’s lives come to a halt when their phone battery dies.  While most people would agree that technology is often helpful, sometimes it’s just nice to ...
July 30, 2014

A Map of Kyrgyzstan: Dive in & Explore!

“Where the heck is Kyrgyzstan?  I didn’t even know that was a country!”  This is a common reaction for most people when confronted with the country of Kyrgyzstan.  To find Kyrgyzstan on a world map, just look for China and Kazakhstan (south of Russia).  You’ll see Kyrgyzstan tuck ...
July 24, 2014

6 Unforgettable Destinations for Travelers on Holidays in Kyrgyzstan

Of all the undiscovered gems in the world, Kyrgyzstan is one of the most brilliant.  Hidden away in the heights of Central Asia’s Tien Shan “Celestial” Mountains, Kyrgyzstan transports travelers to a different world full of adventure, history, and supreme beauty.  Covered in laye ...
July 18, 2014

Trekking in Kyrgyzstan: Visit the World’s Best Trekking Destination

One of the world’s most spectacular trekking destinations is largely unknown by international travelers. Perched above the rest of Central Asia are the towering, exotic mountains of Kyrgyzstan blanketed in green, topped with snow, and decorated with crystalline alpine lakes and p ...
July 16, 2014

Think Silk Road History is Boring? Think of Silk Way Again!

The story of the Ancient Silk Road is one of adventure, danger, luxury, globalization, and espionage. When westerners envision the trade routes of the Silk Road, many picture merchants struggling against the sands of the desert, leaning into the wind as it whips around their spic ...
July 14, 2014

6 Kyrgyzstan Lakes Whose Beauty Will Blow You Away!

While Kyrgyzstan is known for its beautiful, overflowing mountains, travelers shouldn’t forget the gems resting within them: the alpine lakes of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan contains over 1,900 alpine lakes, some gargantuan and some so small you won’t find them labeled on a map.  Each ...
March 11, 2014

Why Should I Take a Central Asian Vacation?

The mysteries and enchantments of Central Asia have been dismissed from the adventure traveling spotlight for far too long.  A child of learned survival, ancient economic passageways, and a wandering spirit, adventure and otherworldly appeal is this region’s birthright.  Here are ...