Journal
Notes from the Tien Shan
Golden Eagle Hunters of Issyk-Kul — Tradition & Ethics
July 24, 2026 — Golden-eagle hunting on Issyk-Kul's south shore: the bürkütchü tradition, the ethics answered honestly, and what a demonstration really involves.
What Kyrgyzstan Really Costs — an Honest Local Breakdown
July 21, 2026 — Dated, itemized 2026 prices for Kyrgyzstan — marshrutkas, guesthouses, yurt camps, horse hire, guide rates and tours — each figure sourced by a local guide.
Horse Trekking in Kyrgyzstan for Beginners — Honest Guide
July 17, 2026 — No riding experience? What a beginner horse trek to Song-Kul really involves — saddle hours, safety, packing, honest costs, and picking a good operator.
Kyrgyzstan Itinerary — 7, 10 or 14 Days from a Local
July 14, 2026 — How many days do you need in Kyrgyzstan? A local guide’s route logic, with 7, 10 and 14-day itineraries covering Issyk-Kul, Song-Kul, Karakol and Tash Rabat.
World Nomad Games 2026 — Dates, Venues and Side Trips
July 10, 2026 — The 6th World Nomad Games run 31 August – 6 September 2026 in Bishkek and on Issyk-Kul’s north shore. Dates, venues, transport and side trips from a local.