A travel expert insists that you should visit one "incredibly rich" and often overlooked country at least one in your lifetime. Many of us have destinations on our bucket lists that we dream of visiting some day. People's lists typically include popular hotspots that are often shown off in travel brochures and across social media, where there is plenty to do and lots of resorts to stay in.
However, sometimes the hidden gem spots can be overlooked. Countess Alexandra Tolstoy, who is an adventurer, broadcaster and businesswoman, was wowed by the "incredible rich yet simple life" she observed while visiting Kyrgyzstan in central Asia. The landlocked country is home to beautiful mountain ranges.
Often it's just you and shepherds for hundreds of kilometers. It's a great spot to enjoy kayaking and paddle-boarding on Issyk-Kol, strolling through the ruins of Silk Routes cities, and heading out on a wildlife safari to spot snow leopards. Lonely Planet said: "Though Kyrgyzstan remains a somewhat niche travel destination – for now – it's the kind of place that sees first-time visitors plotting their return before they've even left the country.
" While recently appearing on travel podcast Travel Secrets, Countess Alexandra Nikolaevna Tolstoy-Miloslavsky explained why the country is the number one destination she thinks everyone should go to once in their lifetime. Speaking to host Tanya Rose Simpson, the British equine adventurer said: "Not everyone's going to go there but I'm just g.
