I visited an ancient fortress outside of Dushanbe and crashed a Tajik wedding! Click here to read about this eventful day.
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Category Archives: Asia
Iskanderkul and the Fann Mountains
I got my first taste of the mountains of Tajikistan with an overnight trip to the Fann Mountains north of Dushanbe. There, I visited the world’s prettiest lake and had a homestay with a rural family. Click here to read about this amazing place.
Dushanbe
My first and last stop in Tajikistan was its capital Dushanbe. The city is a great introduction to the weirdness of Central Asia. Click here to read about my time.
Bishkek
After 6 days on the road, I finally reached the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The city has a boring reputation, but I was pleasantly surprised. Click here to read about this beautiful green city.
Trek to Song Kul Lake
I embarked on an epic 2-day trek through the snow to reach Kyrgyzstan´s most famous high altitude lake. Click here to read about the journey.
Kyrgyzstan Horse Trek
I spent two days riding horses through the mountains and staying with nomads. Click here to read about this remarkable excursion.
Issyk Kul
My first destinations in Kyrgyzstan were in the far north and included the largest lake in the country. Click here to read about this difficult yet interesting first two days of the trip.
Welcome to Kyrgyzstan
This is my first Kyrgyzstan post. Click here to read about my entry into the country.
Shanghai Layover
Before the coronavirus outbreak, I had a layover in Shanghai, China and got to visit my 64th country! Click here to read about it.
Bangkok: Parts 1 and 2
After 6 visits to the airport, I finally got to visit the capital of Thailand.
