While all of us want to spend longer in many places that we visit, sometimes that's just not possible. Here, we explore the options for a 1 week itinerary in Kyrgyzstan, based on our own experiences. We really feel that you need at least 2 weeks to make the most of your visit to Kyrgyzstan and truly immerse yourself in the mountains and nature (see our free guide for our exact itinerary) - 1 week would be a bit tight to get a taste of everything, especially with the limited t

When visiting Kyrgyzstan, a multi-day horse riding trek is a must - immerse yourself in nomadic culture, stay in traditional yurts and experience mountains and landscapes unreachable by road. We did two horse riding trips, both lasting three days each and loved both (definitely the best thing we did in Kyrgyzstan). But what if you’re limited by time and can only choose one? Here, we compare the two trips so you can decide which is the best for you (or be persuaded to do both

Everything you need to know about the Kegen border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: how to get from Karakol to Almaty. Sith limited information online, we're sharing our experience of how to do this crossing cost-effectively.