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Author: Lisa Owen
A First Timer’s Guide to Kyrgyzstan
Looking for a unique destination that remains largely undiscovered by backpackers? Look no further than Kyrgyzstan. Today, this Central Asian country piques the interest of only the most intrepid travellers (many on bicycles) – who come to explore the mountains, the lakes and the canyons and meet some of the world’s friendliest people along the way.
11 incredible photos of Georgia
It won’t be long before the secret is out about Georgia and this beautiful country experiences a tourism boom.
You may not have heard of Georgia – and we’re talking the country – not the USA state – so here’s a quick geography lesson.
Georgia is bordered by Turkey to the west, Russia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east and Armenia to the south. It’s considered a transcontinental country as it straddles both Asia and Europe. It was once past of the Soviet Union – but these days it feels more European than Soviet, and doesn’t feel anything like Asia.
Kazakhstan: How to spend 72 hours in Almaty
If you’re heading to Kazakhstan – chances are you’ll end up in Almaty. Almaty is Kazakhstan’s largest city and also serves as a gateway to the other Stan countries.
The best day hikes in Slovenia
Slovenia is heaven for outdoor lovers. There’s dozens of trails ranging from short, easy tracks to peaks more than 2,000 metres above sea level that will leave your legs begging for mercy.