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May 11, 2022

VIDEO: Is this the best mosque in Central Asia?

May 11, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Is this the best mosque in Central Asia?

In my final full day in Bishkek, on my most recent trip, I visited Bishkek Central Mosque - also known as the Kyrgyz capital’s Turkish mosque. But, is this the best mosque in Central Asia? Watch the video to find out!

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May 11, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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April 27, 2022

VIDEO: The market made ENTIRELY from shipping containers (Dordoi Bazaar)

April 27, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: The market made ENTIRELY from shipping containers (Dordoi Bazaar)

In this video, I decided to get a taxi to the largest market in Kyrgyzstan, and one made entirely from shipping containers - Dordoi Bazaar.

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April 27, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
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April 06, 2022

VIDEO: Exploring Osh Bazaar in Bishkek

April 06, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Exploring Osh Bazaar in Bishkek

On my second day in Bishkek I took a taxi to Osh Bazaar, one of the most popular gathering spots for locals who go there to purchase food, drink, common household goods, clothes and much more.

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April 06, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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March 23, 2022

VIDEO: Doing my new country ritual in Kyrgyzstan!

March 23, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Doing my new country ritual in Kyrgyzstan!

Every time I visit a new country, I do something special to mark the occasion. In this vlog, you’ll see me doing my new country ritual in Kyrgyzstan.

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March 23, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
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March 16, 2022

VIDEO: Exploring an abandoned Soviet circus?

March 16, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Exploring an abandoned Soviet circus?

The Kyrgyz State Circus is one of Bishkek’s most notable buildings, so on my first day in Kyrgyzstan I went to check out this rumoured-to-be-abandoned landmark.

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March 16, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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March 09, 2022

VIDEO: Avoid this Kyrgyzstan taxi scam!

March 09, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Avoid this Kyrgyzstan taxi scam!

Unfortunately, when I arrived in Kyrgyzstan, I was quickly set upon by a taxi driver and his friend, who wanted to rip me off for the journey to my hotel. What happened next? Watch the video to find out why you need to avoid this Kyrgyzstan taxi scam!

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Hi! I’m Tom, a student from the United Kingdom who loves all things travel! I created Travelling Tom out of my passion and desire to inspire and educate students and the working person about how to travel more and see the world!

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