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The Detour Effect | Travel Blog: reject the plan, take a detour
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The Best Part of My Kyrgyzstan Trip – Don’t Skip Son Kul Lake
I loved a lot of the experiences included on my 10-day Kyrgyzstan itinerary, but my top favorite was staying at the yurt camps on the peaceful, majestic, remote Son Kul Lake. It says a lot that I am picking this experience over hiking in the mountains near Karakol, since I am practically a hiker by trade! Read about how to hike, horseback ride, or drive in, plus things to do at Son Kul Lake.
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Yurt camp at Son Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
Read why staying at the yurt camps at Son Kul Lake was my favorite part of my entire 10-day Kyrgyzstan travel itinerary. You can reach this remote camp by hiking, horseback riding, or with a 4WD vehicle and some courage!
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The Best Part of My Kyrgyzstan Trip - Don't Skip Son Kul Lake
Why staying at the Son Kul Lake yurt camps was my favorite experience from my 10-day Kyrgyzstan itinerary - even beating out Karakol hiking and Issyk Kul!
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4x4 Drive to Son Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
How to reach the yurt camps at Son Kul Lake via car, horse, or on foot.
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Scenery on the way to Son Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
How to reach the yurt camps at Son Kul Lake via car, horse, or on foot.
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10 Exhilarating Day Trips from Almaty, Kazakhstan - History Fangirl
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Yurt camp at Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan
Should you stay at yurt camps on Issyk-Kul Lake or Son Kul Lake during your Kyrgyzstan trip? Read about my favorite Kyrgz destinations.
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Tunduk - top of a Kyrgyz yurt
The Kyrgyzstan flag features a tunduk, which is the top part of a yurt (pictured), surrounded by 40 flames which represent the tribes united by Manas. Read for tips about staying at yurt camps in Kyrgyzstan.
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The Ultimate Pamir Highway, Tajikistan Travel Guide (2025)
One of the world's best road trips is the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan. We travelled along this mountainous, epic adventure and came up with the perfect travel guide for the Pamir Highway! If you have one week or 7 days on the Pamir Highway, don't miss this guide!
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How to get to Lake Sarez, Tajikistan
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