We recently covered Song-Kul Lake, but is Kyrgyzstan’s best lake actually Issyk-Kul? The world’s second largest Alpine lake (after Lake Titicaca, in the Andes), Lake Issyk-Kul — while it faces competition as Kyrgyzstan’s best lake — is certainly the Central Asia country’s largest. It’s also the second largest salt-water lake in the world, and the eleventh overall, according […]
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The Most Beautiful Beaches in Central Asia
Central Asian countries are not famous for their vast white-sand shores, but there are nevertheless some waterfronts that you just have to see. These beautiful beaches in Central Asia will have you gaping in amazement and trust us… you won’t want to leave! Photo Credit: YanaTheArtist Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan Located in the snowcapped Tian Shan […]
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Kyrgyzstan – What to See and Do!
Kyrgyzstan is one of Central Asia’s most welcoming destinations, and being one of the only countries in the region that allows many tourists in visa free, it’s easy to see why most travelers looking to sample Central Asia make a bee-line to Kyrgyzstan. While Kyrgyzstan seems to miss the glamour of neighboring Uzbekistan’s Silk […]
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The 7 Best Lakes of Central Asia
Central Asia might be locked away from the Oceans of the world, bordering only on the Caspian Sea, which by most definitions is a very large saline lake, and along with the disappearing Aral Sea, the region might feel parched of its water source. However, the Stans of Central Asia sport some of the world’s […]
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