If you’re travelling to Central Asia, then Kyrgyzstan is the perfect place to start. You’ll be welcomed by endless natural beauty. Just make sure you come at the right time of year – although there’s a fantastic network of homestays across the country, many of them open in the winter months, and roads can often be accessible. That’s good news for skiers!
Not too long ago in June, I paid a visit to my friends in Kyrgyzstan and came back with a collection of wonderful photos of the night sky from my trip.
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.