Last June I traveled around Kyrgyzstan with a 4WD and it was amazing!
It's a country where nature truly dominates everything: magnificent mountains, endless plains, and "roads" that at first glance seem impossible to drive, yet somehow you do.
We visited Song-Kul, Tash Rabat, Kol Ukok, Issyk-Kul and more. Along the way, we slept in yurts and even in random guesthouses we found on Google Maps. The hospitality was warm and simple.
What struck me most was the unpredictability - both thrilling and challenging. At 4,000m, you can be driving under bright sunshine, only to be caught in snow ten minutes later. And when the roads is filled with ruts, that can be dangerous...
The landscapes are vast and often completely empty. Standing in the middle of a huge plain with no one else in sight felt surreal.
Kyrgyzstan is a dream destination for people who love adventure, uncertainty, and wild nature.