Kyrgyzstan was the second stop on my two-and-a-half-week journey through Central Asia—and it’s the kind of place that makes you fall into a slower, wilder rhythm fast. From overland travel between cities to high-altitude lakes and yurt camps on the jailoo, these posts capture the parts of the trip that stayed with me.
7 Days in Kyrgyzstan: From Bishkek to Osh Along the Silk Road
Border crossings, long drives, and a look at the country beyond the capital—this post follows my overland route through Kyrgyzstan, including the practical realities (and small surprises) of getting from Bishkek to Osh.
Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan: Staying in a Yurt Camp
A night at Song Kol—horseback rides, wide-open plateau views, and evenings at the yurt camp that were more social (and more cozy) than I expected.