These picture sums up Kyrgyzstan totally – everybody was blown away by the scenery and open space. You could just head out and walk almost anywhere. We spent many great days free camping or living with local families in their yurts, the traditional tent of the ‘Stans.
Fancy dress all gone wrong, name out of a hat and US$5 to by your person and outfit in the local market, everybody got well involved!
We are Pete and Kirsten, and we are overland travel addicts. Having been lucky enough to work in the overland tour industry for many years including owning our own overland travel company, we are now heading off on independent overland adventures with our 2 kids. Read more
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