From Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake: A Look at the Gems of Kyrgyzstan By Teh Chin Liang GoNOMAD Senior Writer Kyrgyzstan, a country that epitomizes a far-flung adventure destination, has never been on my travel radar. Early this spring, my travel compass took an unexpected turn and steered me to this valley-studded nation, often known as the “Switzerland of Central Asia.” Kyrgyzstan is a nation with a history spanning more than three millennia and a prominent nomadic culture. Kyrgyz Hospitality Kyrgyzstan surprised me in many ways, starting when I arrived at Bishkek’s Western station. A young shopkeeper in a phone shop,…