Kyrgyzstan 2005-2012

Kyrgyzstan, a small country located in Central Asia, is a fantastic country if you love nature, scenic landscapes and outdoor sport. I had the pleasure to work there between 2005 and 2009 and later returned several more times for business or holidays.

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  1. Kyrgyz landscape, 2/3 of the country are above 3,000 m

  2. Nature in all its varieties

  3. Animals

  4. Kyrgyzstan has quite a developed road system, but many roads still are only covered with gravel

  5. Traditional life (yurts, kumis, felt carpets, folklore, cooking, graveyards)

  6. Kyrgyz horsemen and horse games; as former nomads Kyrgyz still are gifted horseman which enjoy various competition on horses

  7. For outdoor sport enthusiasts Kyrgyzstan has a lot to offer: horseback riding, paragliding, kayaking, rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking, mountain biking, back country skiing