I have recently been nominated by Linda Fairbairn of Journey Jottings to participate in the "3 Best Kept Travel Secrets" project. I'm happy to finally get to take my turn, so here goes: 1.) Overnight in a Yurt on Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan Get an authentic feel for the nomadic lifestyle ...
Brooke vs. Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Spain | February 11, 2010
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I used to make some videos every now and again for my blog, which I'd like to get back into doing, and I generally promote them on vimeo and also upload them to YouTube. I wouldn't say I'm a successful video maker - they rarely get views, I make them with my pocket camera, and they never get commen ...
Brooke vs. Kyrgyzstan | November 2, 2009
3 CommentsAccording to MSN news, 65 people died today when a plane crashed near the Manas Airport in Kyrgyzstan. It was very scary to hear about this news since there was already rumors about the safety of different airlines that come in and out of K-Stan. Stories heard from fellow students in Bishkek about ...
Brooke vs. Kyrgyzstan | August 25, 2008
1 CommentIn an attempt to be caught-up and on-the-ball upon my return abroad in September, I’ve decided to combine all these little ideas for individual blog posts into one smorgasbord of interesting bits. So, here you have it! What I’ve learned, loved, lacked and l-acquired (?) while in Central Asia. ...
Brooke vs. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan | August 20, 2008
1 CommentThere is no doubt that I truly despised my landlady in Bishkek. Landlord was not so bad, but ever since his putting the body in the freezer day he was few and far between. Landlady, on the other hand, made her presence quite known. I found her quite annoying! Even before I officially lived ...
Brooke vs. Kyrgyzstan | August 15, 2008
4 CommentsWalmart, McDonald’s, and Stop n Shop’s do not exist here (although Narodnie is an excellent little grocery store) in K-Stan. So, when I want to buy something not of designer quality, I head to the bazaar – a place I love, a place I hate… a place I simply love to hate! Shopping at the baz ...
Brooke vs. Kyrgyzstan | August 8, 2008
2 CommentsIf you’re the least bit familiar with the country of Kyrgyzstan, then you most likely know a little bit about the infamous Lake Issyk-Kul. I started hearing stories back in May of the lake’s power, especially in the months of July and August when the Bishkek heat can be almost unbearable (as I ...
Brooke vs. Kyrgyzstan | July 19, 2008
4 CommentsOk, so peeps, my blog has been blocked here in the great world of Central Asia. I finally found a way to route my browser so it doesn't recognize where I'm coming from. Oh, man, I have so many great stories to share with all you readers, so sit tight! heart sign, Brooke ...
Brooke vs. Kyrgyzstan | July 10, 2008
No CommentsI feel like I've gotten a pretty solid, normal routine down in Bishkek with classes, friends, and family dinners. But, really, when I stop and think about it, life isn't so normal here. I've put together a list of a few weird occurences that are bound to leave someone scratching their head. Enjoy ...
Brooke vs. Kyrgyzstan | May 24, 2008
4 CommentsAfter going days without showering in Guatemala because the water was too cold, I knew it was going to be bad when I found out that Bishkek turns the hot water off in the entire city for an entire 30 days! I thought it was some sort of joke when another student said he heard this, but no, it was de ...
Brooke vs. Kyrgyzstan | May 20, 2008
No CommentsClearly, I do my best writing when I'm emotionally unstable. Anything that comes out of these fingers when I'm feeling ...
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