Winter in Kyrgyzstan is truly beautiful and amazing. It's time for real adventure on the slopes of the Tien Shan.

From end of December to March you can enjoy these brilliant creations of nature in the gorges of the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake.

When springtime finally rolls around in Kyrgyzstan, it’s a monumental breath of fresh air. The whole country adorns itself with a fresh coat of flowers.

My visit to house-museum of the most famous Kyrgyz writer.

Every year since 2006 last week of June in Kyrgyzstan is a week of International “Oimo” festival.

Kyrgyzstan is a country of celestial mountains, crystal-clear lakes, amazing nomadic culture, and distinctive traditions. 

Nowadays healthy lifestyle became a trend that arouses many positive voices across Kyrgyzstan.

Nomads can live off the land and move with its ebb and flow. They’re resourceful and self-sufficient. They know how to and actually make many of their daily necessities by hand.

Kyrgyzstan has several traditional dishes that have been refined and perfected over time.

There are almost 2000 lakes in Kyrgyzstan; between its multitudes of lakes and rivers, it’s certainly the lushest of all the Central Asian countries.

Kyrgyzstan holds several noteworthy Silk Road sites if you want to check out some Silk Road history.

The two different ranges that cover most of Kyrgyzstan are the Pamir Alai and the Tien Shan “Celestial” Mountains.

The first time I sat down with a nomadic family for dinner, I lost count of how many dairy products were on the table. I couldn’t believe it!  There was cream, kurut, fresh butter, kymyz, fresh milk for tea, and the list goes on.

Shyrdak - Kyrgyz National felt carpet with patterns composed of major contrasting colors.

In winter there is ample opportunity to go skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of the Tien Shan Mountains and to enjoy their majestic scenery.

Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range is part of the Tien Shan Mountains and extends 375 km from the Boom gorge in the east to the Talas region in the west.

Sayakbai Karalaev is one of the greatest Manas tellers on 20th century. His interpretation of Manas poem is considered as one of the fullest and accurate versions of all time.

Summer is prime time for lots of outdoor activities, sightseeing, and traveling in Kyrgyzstan.

Because of Kyrgyzstan’s rich cultural heritage, stunning landscape, and welcoming people, there are many unique experiences you can enjoy. Here are just 5.

Felt is a dense textile material without any threads, manufactured from felted wool.

Lake Issyk Kul is the second largest alpine lake in the world, second only to Lake Titicaca in South America.

These words describe at their best Suimonkul Chokmorov, Kyrgyz actor and artist.

Some of the coolest moments in my travels have been unexpected, pleasant conversations with people I met along the way. Kyrgyzstan is no different.

For centuries horse was a center of spiritual and economic life of Kyrgyz tribes.