We have been in Kyrgyzstan about 48hrs and I can tell you already it is epic. I think we’re going to enjoy our time here if these first couple of days are anything to go by. #livefree #overlandlife #kyrgyzstan #overlandfamily #karabuurapass

It’s so nice here, why would we not stay another night? And maybe even another night? 🤔 After 1700km through the Kazakh steppe in temperatures up to 40degrees, the cooler mountain air is a welcome respite. And for the first time since we left Georgia we’re properly relaxing again. #livefree #alternativeliving

We love a river camp! This one’s pretty noise as that snow melt from the mountains is more a torrent than a trickle! But beats the noise of the city hands down 🙌

GN Nostr 🌅 We spent yesterday hiding from the 40 degree heat in Shymkent and decided today we had to get out… so we’ve headed 70km south east towards the mountains and some more elevation, where it’s 10 degrees cooler and there’s a breeze… but it kind looks like we’ve teleported ourselves to the Alps! The steppe is seemingly endless, but Kazakhstan is so massive the variety of landscapes is pretty impressive. Think we’ll probably stay here another night or two just chilling… literally and metaphorically! #overlandhaven #endlessexploration #alternativeliving

GM Nostr 🌅 From the steppe to one of the ancient Silk Road cities - Turkistan - and this, the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. A spectacular building, understandably with strong echos to many of the Samarquand land marks, especially Gur Emir. It’s definitely worth visiting, but right now is under heavy restoration inside, so the main hall, with the huge bronze kazan can only be seen by looking through a door. #silkroad #ancientwealth #traderoute #alternativelifestyle

GM Nostr 🌅 Waking up to wild horses wandering through a lake was not something we had on our Kazakhstan bingo sheet but here we are! #overlandlife #surprisingexploration #alternativelifestyle

I think I’m calling it now. Not even three days in. I’ve been to 105 countries so far. Kyrgyzstan might just be the most naturally beautiful yet. Sorry Bhutan, sorry New Zealand, sorry Iceland, Norway, Sweden…. I think you’ve all gone down a peg. But I’m gonna spend another month here just to be sure. You know, got to do solid research and all. 👌 #alternativelife #overlanding #exploremore #worldtravel

GE Nostr 🌅 Crossed from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan yesterday. Today, heading for some cooler temps in the mountains we had this little bit of fun to navigate! #lifeoffroad #livefree #alternativelifestyle

You have got to come here! It’s a fantastic place to visit… but just keep in mind it’s massive!! 🤣

Parked in seemingly the middle of nowhere and late at night this guy turns up. He’s a shepherd with a flock somewhere roaming. We get to chatting (through google translate) and I offer him some whisky…. Three large swigs later and the conversation became more… animated! But in a positive way. He’d not had whisky before, so I had to caution not to drink too much lest he fell off his donkey later 🤣 Oh, and his name is… Borat. Thankfully he wasn’t in a Mankini. We’d been told about the drunk locals appearing from nowhere in Kazakhstan, but felt we were missing out… well, we can tick that box now! I should point out that we don’t drink. We carry some bottles of whisky to use as “palm greasers” if we need to, or to give out to nice folks we meet along the way. #overlandlife #meetthelocals

Thanks! It’s our home on wheels :-)

When you travel extensively, unless you’re a polyglot, Google translate is your best friend in a foreign supermarket. Though sometimes it throws up some amazing translations. This bread looked great. Right up until we pointed google translate at it 🤣 #travelchallenges #alternativelifestyle

GN Nostr 🌅 Well that was unexpected about half an hour before sunset when the sky was full of cloud and the sun was invisible. 😍 #livefree #overlandlife

Get here ASAP!!