Category: Kyrgyzstan
Walking around Bishkek, you’ll see a lot of Russian influence simply because the city was built during Soviet times. Buildings are blocky and imposing. Parliament of Kyrgyz Republic National State Museum and Statue of Manas at the Ala Too square. Manas, a national hero who united all 40 Kyrgyz clans. Giant flagpole in the square … Continue reading The Soviet Influence
Kyrgyzstan is 94% mountains, so a trip to the country would be incomplete without going for a hike. It is also nice to get out of the city and away from the fumes for some fresh air. Ala- Archa National Park is a short one-hour drive from Bishkek, so we booked a tour through Viator … Continue reading Ala-Archa National Park
Getting sick while traveling is never fun. Having a dental emergency requiring a root canal can be extra tricky. Joe had been experiencing some minor tooth sensitivity prior to our trip. Our dentist didn’t think there was an immediate need for treatment at the time. Unfortunately, Joe’s symptoms worsened during our first week in Central … Continue reading A Dental Crisis
Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, is just a 30-minute plane ride from Almaty. Like Almaty, it sits at the base of the Tian Shan Mountain ranges. View of the mountains from the hotel room. I used a suite upgrade certificate for our 7-night mattress run at the centrally located Hyatt Regency Bishkek. The bathroom itself … Continue reading Colors of Bishkek
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