Health

March 22, 2023

Spa Days in Bishkek: Pamper Yourself with a Banya, Manicure, Massage, and More!

One might not often think of combining a spa day of pampering with study abroad. However, in many SRAS locations, the cost of doing so can be surprisingly low, making it a great way to decompress and improve your mental health. Plus, many locations share traditions of the banya, which is not only a cultural […]

March 21, 2023

Gyms in Bishkek: Staying Fit in Kyrgyzstan

There are many ways to stay fit while in Bishkek! Below are suggestions for gyms and training clubs within the city that students on SRAS programs in Bishkek have found and would like to recommended. This resource is part of the much larger SRAS Guide to Living in Bishkek. On Fitness, Yoga, Jogging, Dance, and […]

August 10, 2013

Buying Eyeglasses in Bishkek

Ossé Optical Shop Address: Toktogula 86 (corner of Toktogula and Sovietskaya) Phone: +996-312-662-763 Today I have become four-eyed. I bought eyeglasses in Bishkek. It was on my list of things to do before heading home to Washington in 48 hours, along with buying a kazan (a cast-iron pot) to make plov, and kalpaks (Kyrgyz felt […]