Hitchhiking the Pamir Highway: is it Possible? Yes! I hitchhiked big chunks of the Pamir Highway and it was one of the greatest adventures of my life. It is definitely possible, but after my experience I wanted to present...
How Not to Book Transportation between Osh and Murghab: My Warning
Before you book your Pamir Highway transport with Osh Guesthouse… I know I have been throwing cheesy warnings around here, but I just wanted to give potential travelers a heads up about some shady, dishonest behavior happening at the...
Hiking Near Bishkek: The Perfect Adventurous Day Trip
Awesome hiking near Bishkek that is easy to access There is some world class hiking near Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. It’s pretty amazing that you can use public transport that can cheaply and quickly take you to a...
Bonding with the Kyrgyz Ladies: Traveling across Kyrgyzstan from Bishkek to Osh
Finding a ride from Bishkek to Osh, Kyrgyzstan’s second largest city, was supposed to be very straightforward. Everyone said I just needed to go to the Marshtrutka (minibus sort of public transport) stand behind the market and ask...
My 6 Top Tips for Solo Female Travel in Central Asia
My solo trip throughout Central Asia was one of the greatest adventures of my life. Are you traveling to the region soon? Feeling a little nervous? Except for a handful of annoying moments (thanks to nosy men), I had...
I was so Nervous about Traveling Alone to Kyrgyzstan Until I Met This Little Grandma
Kyrygzstan: My Dream! Although it had been my dream for a long time, I always thought I needed to be completely prepared before pulling the trigger and traveling alone to Kyrgyzstan. I needed to read every book about it....