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29 August 2020

Beyond the Glacier, a short film over the water in Central Asia

Conflicts over water in Central Asia are at the heart of the short film Beyond the Glacier, directed by David Rodríguez Muñiz in 2019. An interesting documentary that takes the form of a journey, from the glaciers of Kyrgyzstan to the sea of Kyrgyzstan. Aral.

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Samuel Maret

30 July 2020

Petroglyphs, mirror of the peoples of Central Asia

Long neglected by scientists, the study of rock art represents a direct gateway to the imagination of peoples who have lived across the vast natural expanses of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

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Samuel Maret

29 July 2020

Silk Road Yurt Camp

Another yurt camp that Nomad's Land is supporting so that shepherds of Song Kul Lake can get extra income from tourists. With the family of Sagyn and Jumabek, we have prepared this camp in order to keep all the nomadic authenticity. You can participate in the daily activities of nomads. Not far from the camp, you can access the shores of the lake but also the petroglyphs hidden in the nearby mountains.

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Samuel Maret

18 December 2019

Top 10 things to do in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Karakol is a great base camp for day tours or multi-day tours in the mountains near by. The trekking and horseback riding possibilities are limitless and it’s still possible to find places that are untouched by large tour groups. My advice is to spend at least one full day in Karakol to just walk around and enjoy something different than Bishkek, Osh, and Kochkor. I hope you enjoy this blog post about Karakol and the area if you have any questions about the Karakol area get a hold of me. You can enjoy a short film about me here: About Alex

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Alex Nomad's Land

30 October 2019

My Top 10 Reasons to Come to Kyrgyzstan

My name is Alex and I have been working and living here in Kyrgyzstan since 2014 and I would like to welcome you to my 2nd home Kyrgyzstan. Enjoy my top 10 reasons to come to Kyrgyzstan! Take a look at a short film that I made for Indy Guide about my life here in Kyrgyzstan. My short film.

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Alex Nomad's Land

12 June 2017

Tash-Rabat to Chatyr Kol

This is a great hike from Tash Rabat to Chatyr Kol. It's long, so if you are taking camping equipment, you would probably want to do this in two days. There is a yurt camp at the end of the hike, so you can do this with a day pack. There are yak herds along the trek, so you are likely to encounter them. They tend to be afraid of humans.

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Violette Chenaf

8 December 2014

Snowy winter on Teskei range

Nestled within the heart of Central Asia, the Tien Shan Range stands as a majestic testament to nature's grandeur. As winter casts its icy spell upon these rugged peaks, a magical transformation ensues, offering adventurers a playground of snow-dusted splendor.

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Samuel Maret