Tag Archives: Bishkek
Kyrgyz Drink Video Backlash

Kyrgyz Drink Video Backlash

By on November 2, 2009 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

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 comments… except… Read more

November 2, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 3 }

Plane Crash in Kyrgyzstan

By on August 25, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

According 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 the creepy plane they rode back from… Read more

August 25, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 2 }
Meet the family.

Meet the family.

By on May 1, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

I bet you have been wondering what life with my Kyrgyz family is like, right? I have purposely put off talking a lot about this because for the first week and a half, my host dad was away for work. Well, he finally arrived back home this past weekend and home life has changed drastically – not necessarily for the… Read more

May 1, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 13 }

Food, Vodka, and More Vodka

By on April 27, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Language Learning, Soviet Travel

One of the perks of being involved with a language school is meeting all the interesting people that come and go. We have a nice little community of people to hang out with, which also opens the door for meeting other Kyrgyz families. This week, Ryan and I were invited over to Jamie’s host family’s “mansion” for a typical dinner… Read more

April 27, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 2 }
Feeling great in Bishkek.

Feeling great in Bishkek.

By on April 25, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

Bishkek is a happy, happy place. It is the perfect combination of big and small city – much like Peoria on a much more interesting level. After living here for almost 3 weeks, it still almost seems like a dream. When am I going to get bored? When am I going to be ready to move on? Now, I have… Read more

April 25, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }

Overcoming Fears – AKA Taste Testing Shoro

By on April 21, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

I hate to admit it, but I would have to say I’m a difficult person. I’m stubborn, have an insane amount of pet-peeves, and have a sometimes irrational germ phobia. When another student found out that I hate the idea of drinking or eating off random people, he responded with a shocked, “And you came here?!” Yes, I did come… Read more

April 21, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 7 }