Gorgeous Sary Chelek in Kyrgyzstan. Off the beaten path but worth every effort to get there.

Kok Baru, kokpar, bushkazi - these are all names for similar mounted games that are widespread across Central Asia. They all showcase the most incredible rider skill levels imaginable.

The fantastic State History Museum in Bishkek - worth several hours of your time, and a vision other museums might well copy

High in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn region, sits Tash Rabat, one of the most iconic and mysterious historical buildings in Kyrgyzstan.