I have spent around seven months or more of my life living or traveling in Central Asia. When I was recently there, nothing really phased me or surprised me and I felt very at ease and like I was ‘home’. While in Bishkek, I met a traveler who had never stepped foot inside of Central […]
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Kostanay, Kazakhstan is almost Siberia. Almost. It lies very close to the Russian border and in the northern Kazakh steppe. There is nothing for miles and miles…and miles…and miles. Summer is probably beautiful there. I imagine parks open with ferris wheels spinning and kids laughing while eating their pink cotton candy. I imagine teenagers sitting […]
Kazakhstan, Things to Do
Lake Issyk, Kazakhstan: A Turquoise Slice of Tragic History and Pleasure Near Almaty
Kazakhstan is the gift that keeps on giving. I never ventured too far outside of my Almaty bubble in the country in recent years because I just felt at home and was okay wasting my days away inside of cafes and pubs. I really didn’t realize just how much there was to see and do […]
If you’re heading out to Central Asia, one thing you will want to make sure you have in order ahead of time or when you’re on the road with good wifi is proper and good accommodation. This Bishkek hotels guide will give you our top picks of hostels in Bishkek for the budget travelers and […]
Kyrgyzstan is full of natural wonders and remarkable places to visit. Konorchek Canyon, also known as Red Bridge Canyon(s), is the ideal place to make a pit-stop in between Bishkek and Issyk-Kul and catch some fresh air. This is a quick guide to how to get to Konorchek Canyon in the Boom Gorge, what to […]
I am not really someone who traditionally has been loyal to certain airlines. I frequently flew with American Airlines in the US because I had a lot of points with them and could cash in for free flights on a regular basis. However, once I moved to Europe… I was in a territory where discount […]