Kyrgyzstan is perfect for adventure lovers and trekkers. The country is more than 90 percent mountains, with stunning views like that of Lenin Peak (yeah, the name's obviously a holdover from Soviet times), located in the far south and shared with neighboring Tajikistan and soaring 7,134 meters (23,406 feet).

Read more in Tripatini member  Megan Sashyl 's post 15 of the World's Lesser Known Travel Wonders.

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