Tag: “Central Asia”
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Autumn
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From Jailoo to Sunken Pass and Back: A Weekend Adventure in Kyrgyzstan
One weekend my boss took my and my coworkers to the jailoo (pronounced jai-low), the high mountain pastures where Kyrgyz traditionally spend their summers. From there, we rode horses up to Sunken Pass, the gateway to the next valley.
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Magnolia Sky
There is nothing quite like that first weekend of Spring in Manhattan, when people from all over the world flee their apartments to enjoy Central Park in bloom. Perfection is sitting in the shade of a cherry blossom or magnolia tree while petals rain all around you...
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The hills above Naryn
The Kyrgyz city of Naryn is located in a valley, and is surrounded by easily accessible hills, foothills and mountains - an excellent place for either a liesurely stroll or a strenuous hike.
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The village of Kochkor
The small village of Kochkor is located on the main road between Lake Issyk-Kul and the city of Naryn. It's a great place to relax for a weekend if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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Between Kochkor and the Chuy River
Just north of the village of Kochkor lie freshwater springs which flow into the Chuy River. A five minute walk will lead you into this relaxing paradise, spotted with sheep, cows and horses.
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Naryn Mosque
In recent years, Saudi Arabian benefactors have paid for the construction of mosques throughout the country of Kyrgyzstan. Most are nothing architecturally special.
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Goreme
Göreme is located among the "fairy chimneys" rock formations, is a town in Cappadocia, in the Nevşehir Province, Central Anatolia.
The Göreme National Park (Göreme Milli Parklar in Turkish) was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. -
Goreme
Göreme is located among the "fairy chimneys" rock formations, is a town in Cappadocia, in the Nevşehir Province, Central Anatolia.
The Göreme National Park (Göreme Milli Parklar in Turkish) was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. -
Goreme
Göreme an important Christian centre in the early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries, churches and chapels in the vicinity of Göreme, there are not many inscriptions bearing dates.
