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How to Get Around Kyrgyzstan Without a Car

If you are headed to Kyrgyzstan and don't want to rent a car, here is everything you need to know about getting around Kyrgyzstan without a car using marshrutkas and hitchhiking.

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Vegetarian and Vegan on the Ala Kul Trek

Everything you need to know about being vegetarian and vegan on the Ala Kul trek in Kyrgyzstan: what you'll eat at yurt camps, what to pack, and more advice.

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Visiting Ala Archa National Park from Bishkek

Everything you need to know about visiting Ala Archa National Park from Bishkek including how to get to Ala Archa National Park by bus and the best hikes in Ala Archa.

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How to get from Bishkek to Karakol by Marshrutka

Exactly how to get from Bishkek to Karakol by marshrutka: where does it leave from, what time does it go, how much does it cost, and what the journey is like.

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How to get to Skazka Canyon from Karakol by Marshrutka

How to get to Skazka Canyon from Karakol by marshrutka: everything you need to know including costs, timetables, and advice for visiting.

The Ultimate 8 Day Kyrgyzstan Itinerary: Without a Car

Here is the ultimate 8 day Kyrgyzstan itinerary, all possible without a car. Includes the Ala Kul trek, Skazka canyon, Issyk Kul lake, and advice on travelling Kyrgyzstan.

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The Ala Kul Trek: Everything You Need to Know

If you are planning the Ala Kul trek in Kyrgyzstan, look no further. This guide includes everything you need to know about the trek including what to expect, how to book yurts, how to get to the trailhead, how to prepare, what to pack, my best advice, and answers to FAQs.

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How Much to Budget to Backpack Southeast Asia: Cost Breakdown

How much do you need to budget to backpack southeast Asia? Cost breakdown of southeast Asia’s most popular countries to travel: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

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Things I Wish I Knew Before Trekking to Everest Base Camp

Things I wish I knew before trekking to Everest Base Camp: my best advice and insights into food, bathrooms, altitude sickness, guides, porters, fitness, flying to Lukla, tipping, planning, and more.

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What Is the Lukla Flight Like? Everest Base Camp Flight Experience

What is the Lukla flight like? Here’s my Everest Base Camp flight experience, including turbulence, landing fears, tips for nervous flyers and safety advice.

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Do You Need a Guide for Everest Base Camp? (2026 Rules and Costs)

Do you need a guide for Everest Base Camp? Here are the new rules, costs, tipping advice and why hiring a guide makes the trek safer and easier.

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How Fit do you Need to be for Everest Base Camp?

How fit do you need to be for Everest Base Camp? A guide to fitness levels, how to train for Everest Base Camp, and fuelling your body for the trek,

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