7 articles tagged with kyrgyzstan
The first time I stood at the base of the Tian Shan mountains, I felt that same rush of adrenaline I get right before jumping out of a plane. There's something about massive geological formations that puts your existence into...
I found myself in Bishkek last summer almost by accident. After a tea expedition to southern China went sideways due to visa complications, I pivoted to Kyrgyzstan's capital—a decision that gifted me one of the most unexpectedly rewarding travel experiences...
The first time I stepped into Karakol's bustling bazaar, my filmmaker's eye immediately began framing shots—the dappled light filtering through canvas awnings, weathered hands of artisans arranging their wares with practiced precision, and the kaleidoscopic array of textiles that seemed...
The first time I glimpsed Karakol's snow-capped peaks piercing through cotton-candy clouds, I knew I'd found a trekker's paradise unlike any other. Nestled in eastern Kyrgyzstan, this unassuming mountain town serves as the gateway to some of Central Asia's most...
The first time I stepped foot in Bishkek, I was struck by how the city's pulse reminded me of emergency room rhythms – steady, resilient, and full of surprising moments that catch you off guard. As a paramedic who's treated...
When my manufacturing company sent me to Kazakhstan last summer for supplier meetings, I immediately saw an opportunity. With a strategic two-week extension and some careful planning, I found myself standing at the base of the Pamir Mountains in Osh,...
The first thing that struck me about Karakol wasn't the majestic Tian Shan mountains looming in the distance, nor the charming wooden Orthodox church that seems transported from another world—it was the *sound*. The particular resonance of this place: market...