A practical guide to Kyrgyzstan — Central Asia's mountain nation of yurts, alpine lakes and Silk Road history. When to visit, top highlights, and what to know before you go. Kyrgyzstan doesn't get nearly enough attention compared to its neighbours, but it might be one of the most underrated adventure destinations in Asia. Roughly ninety percent of the country is covered by the Tian Shan mountain range, with high-altitude pastures called jailoo and over two thousand alpine lak

Wondering when to visit New Zealand? Here's an honest, local's breakdown of each season — from Queenstown's ski winters to South Island's golden autumns — so you can pick the trip that's actually right for you. New Zealand doesn't really have a "bad" time to visit — but each season gives you a completely different trip. Here's how I break it down for people planning their own New Zealand journey. Season Months Best For Summer Dec – Feb Beaches, hiking, long daylight hours, p