Adventurous hikers now have access to see a different side of Kyrgyzstan.The Kyrgyz Nomad Trail (KNT) is a 1,243-mile (2,000-kilometer) long-distance hiking trail in northern and eastern ...

Russia, however, remains a key player in Kyrgyzstan’s defense sector. Russian-made S-300PS and Tor-M2KM air defense systems were recently spotted in the country’s inventory. The delivery of ...

At Tumar, women in Kyrgyzstan are bringing together ancient nomadic felting techniques, Soviet machinery, and modern tech to build a new kind of business. At Tumar, women in Kyrgyzstan are ...

Gulbarchyn Madraimova, a resident of the Alay district, has transformed from a craftswoman into a successful entrepreneur, inspiring many along the way. In 2021, taking her first bold step into the ...

Come winter, opt for a yurt camp like Ecotrek or Ak-Tash to alternate between snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and simply immersing in the hush of nature as snow blankets the surroundings.

Some 1,800 people live in Kyzyl Tuu, Kyrgyzstan, on just three long, unpaved streets. By day, the streets are all but deserted. Most adult villagers are at home working by hand on some part of a ...

In Kyrgyzstan, Emine Erdoğan accompanied President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the 11th Summit of the Turkic Council in Bishkek. She began her visit with a tour of the Kyrgyz Republic National History ...

Besides these explanations, Shakiyev recounted an anecdote he heard from Kyrgyzstan’s president Sadyr Japarov about the effect of the current anthem on birds. According to Shakiyev’s retelling of the ...

Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country sandwiched between Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and China, is a destination largely undiscovered by mass tourism, which is part of its appeal. Its rustic ...

Guide To The Pamir Highway Road Trip: Our journey began with the dream of exploring Central Asia in a motorhome, but time constraints and border challenges reshaped our plans.

I've been to over 50 countries, but Kyrgyzstan was one of my favorites. I loved visiting the clean capital city, yurt camps, and gorgeous mountains.