Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan/Kyrgyzstan - Week of July 19, 2026
Privet! Salam! Hello! Greetings from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital! Hot, sunny and dry weather continues unabated! Best advice - better to visit in spring (April - June) or in the fall (September/October) if you want to avoid the heat! Mid day temperature range in the mid 30's (mid 90's F). You'll definitely have cooler weather if you plan to trek at higher elevations in the beautiful mountains that comprise 90% of this country. How have you been? Where have you traveled in the past few weeks? What new friends have you met? The golden rule I follow is most people do want to talk with you, they are just waiting for to start the conversation. Mentioning the weather is an innocent way to start you on your way to making a new friend! I received an incredible blessing when I arrived at my Bishkek hotel. The hotel receptionist, Flower (that's what her name translates to in English), quickly helped me sort out the room booking error I had made. I had made my reservation f...