Ready Steady Goat! An insight into Kok Boru (Dead Goat Polo), the unusual National Sport of Kyrgyzstan
This photo-essay is an insight into Kok Boru, an unusual and popular horse game in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, …
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Eagle Hunting – About the ancient tradition and where to visit the Eagle Hunters in Kyrgyzstan
In this photo-essay, we tell you all about Central Asia’s ancient tradition of falconry and where you can visit the …
How is it to travel as a woman alone in Uzbekistan
How was it to travel as a woman alone in a country like Uzbekistan? Is Uzbekistan safe for a solo …
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Burana Tower and the Lost City of Balasagun in Kyrgyzstan – a photo-essay
A photo-essay about the Burana Tower and the Lost City of Balasagun in Kyrgyzstan, including practical information on how to …
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The pleasant and unpleasant surprises of hitchhiking in Kyrgyzstan
Stories about our first hitchhiking experiences in Kyrgyzstan and useful tips for travelers who would like to do the same …
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The most beautiful lakes of Kazakhstan: Kolsai Lakes and Lake Kaindy. A complete travel guide
This article covers all the information you need to know about visiting the Kolsai Lakes and Lake Kaindy, including how …
Discovering Turkestan, the spiritual and historical center of Kazakhstan
When Niko and I were planning our journey to Kazakhstan, there was one destination that stood out and …
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Visiting the ship graveyard of Aral, the lost sea of Central Asia.
If you have a look at the map of Kazakhstan, you’ll see a huge blue spot between the southern …
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