Travelogues Naryn Region

Our first trip from Bishkek took us to the Burana Tower and then to the mountain lake Song Köl. It took us two days to cover the distance. Not because it was so far, but because...

Two months have passed since we returned to Germany to be with our families and friends. One of the most valuable insights from traveling is that there is no place like home....

KYRGYZSTAN: From Bishkek to the 3 great lakes, Toktogul, Son-Kul, and Issyk-Kul. Then into the mountains of the Chon-Kemin Valley.

After our first night in a southern yurt camp at Song Kul, we are awakened by sun rays shining through the yurt roof. When we step out of the yurt, our new Dutch acquaintances...

We said goodbye to the Almaluu yurt camp and set off on the road to Naryn, an ancient garrison city on the Silk Road. Naryn was only supposed to serve as a base for our...

Walking in Kochkor

Song Kul in the evening

Today was another special day. I had already prepared myself to continue my journey alone when Jerome proposed to stick together until just before Naryn and then part ways....