"This is Kyrgyzstan; if it's not on your travel list already, it should be. As a solo traveller, I wasn't sure how I would feel about a group trip through Central Asia. But wow, am I ever glad I explored Kyrgyzstan with Intrepid! The country blew my expectations out of the water. But I would never have had the same experience alone. Sure, independent travellers can find a yurt camp and a homestay, but will you know the scenic secret photo stops? Local spots for natural hot springs? The stories o

200K views · 916 reactions | A group of tourists trekking in Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan mountains on Friday survived a huge avalanche that swept right over them. Briton Harry Shimmin, a trekker, captured on video the moment snow chipped off a mountain top, before engulfing the group.  harryshimmin | News18 | Facebook