I was recently writing an article for another outlet about Almaty and I said I would send over some photos to accompany the text. I sent over a few and I almost immediately received a reply back asking if I had a photo of Big Almaty Lake. Sheepishly, I said, “No… I’ve never been”. At the […]
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The nature of northern Kazakhstan is not as talked about as the nature in the south. Burabay National Park is situated a bit north of Astana and is often referred to as the ‘Switzerland of Kazakhstan’. This is a travel guide to Borovoe, Shchuchie, and Chebache lakes in Burabay National Park, discussing how to visit […]
Almaty, Kazakhstan is one of my favorite cities in the world and definitely one of the places that I feel most at home in. I have spent around half a year in the cultural capital of Kazakhstan and one of the best things about the city is that there are so many day trips from […]
Not too many people think of Tbilisi as a winter destination but the great thing about the capital of Georgia is that it is a great place to visit any time of the year, the cold season included. This is a guide of the best things to do in Tbilisi in winter. I have been […]
In recent years, Almaty has become a hub between Europe and Asia and is often the starting point for one’s Central Asia trip. This is an Almaty itinerary specifically targeted at first-time visitors and ideally for those who are looking to plan activities and sightseeing for their one day in Almaty. One Day in Almaty […]
I recently went horse riding in Kyrgyzstan and I was not sure what to expect for my journey into the Kyrgyz mountains. This is a guide about my Kyrgyzstan horse trekking experience as well as what to expect before you go, what to bring, and more! What to Know Before Horse Riding in Kyrgyzstan Recently, […]