We're taking you off the beaten path to Kyrgyzstan, and sharing an unforgettable private 4-day tour around Issyk-Kul Lake! We cover the canyon hikes, horseback riding, an eagle hunting show, yurt camping, and hot springs that make this Central Asian gem worth the trip.

Highlights of Kyrgyzstan:

• How to get to Kyrgyzstan

• Where to stay in Bishkek

• Burana Tower

• Konorchek Canyons hike (Boom Gorge)

• Horseback riding in Chon-Kemin National Park

• Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo

• Yurt camp & swimming in Issyk-Kul Lake

• Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyons

• Barskoon Gorge & waterfall

• Jeti-Oguz (Seven Bulls) Gorge

• Ak-Suu Hot Springs

• Karakol's Holy Trinity Cathedral & Dungan Mosque

• Semenov & Grigoriev Gorges

• Ruh Ordo Cultural Center & boat tour on Issyk-Kul

• Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs

Hotels in Bishkek we recommend

• Sheraton Bishkek — booked with Marriott points, great home base before and after the tour

• Ak Keme Hotel
• Orion Hotel Bishkek

Book a Private Airport Transfer from the airport to your hotel, and check out the exact 4-Day Issyk-Kul & Chon-Kemin Private Tour and Eagle Hunting Show we booked.

Check out our curated list of other Kyrgyzstan Viator Experiences we recommend and even some we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

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We’re taking you to Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, for a luxurious Lowcountry getaway! We share the adventure of staying in an incredible townhome inside the 20,000-acre Palmetto Bluff community, exploring by golf cart and bike, spotting dolphins and alligators, and enjoying the beautiful May River scenery. We’ll also head to Hilton Head Island for a beach day, explore the secluded Daufuskie Island by golf cart, and spend a day discovering historic Savannah.

Hotels near Palmetto Bluff we recommend:

• Montage Palmetto Bluff

• The Bluffton Farmhouse

• Hyatt Regency Savannah

• Beach House Resort Hilton Head

Don’t forget to pack a good bug repellent - we have loved this one for years and newly love this itch relief solution for the bug bites that got through.

For your visit to Palmetto Bluff we recommend kayaking in Palmetto Bluff and doing a ghost tour in Savannah.

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We’re taking you on an unforgettable journey through the Interlaken region of Switzerland, the gateway to the Bernese Oberland. We’ll share insider tips to make the most of your Interlaken getaway, recommend the best towns and villages to visit and detail the hikes and experiences we did including toboggan rides, steam locomotives, waterfalls, fondue, glaciers, and more!

Download our ⁠4 day Interlaken itinerary⁠ to take this exact trip yourself!

• Episode Highlights:

• How to get to Interlaken and the other towns

• Using Interlaken as a base

• Jungfraujoch Adventure

• Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen

• Grindelwald First & First Cliff Walk
• Harder Kulm Viewpoint and panorama restaurant
• Oeschinensee Lake Gondola, Hike & Toboggan

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  We stayed at: ⁠Hotel Lotschberg ⁠in Interlaken, but if you are traveling by train we recommend staying closer to the train station at ⁠Hotel Interlaken⁠ or ⁠Royal St. Georges Hotel Interlaken⁠. You can also check out other ⁠highly rated hotels in Interlaken⁠, just remember to book early for the most options and best prices!

Other Switzerland travel tips and advice:

• Purchase an ⁠E-Sim⁠ to have cellular data on the go
• Check out our ⁠Switzerland Activities & Tours⁠⁠ ⁠for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.
• Purchase a ⁠Swiss Half Fare Card⁠, ⁠Swiss Travel Pass/Flex,⁠ or ⁠Bernese Oberland Card⁠
• Pack a ⁠collapsible day backpack⁠, ⁠umbrella⁠, and ⁠world travel plug adapter ⁠

Find a great flight deal to Switzerland, or anywhere else, with ⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

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