Kazakhstan

I have been coming to Kazakhstan for five years and have been getting SIM cards here for five years.  The process was a … [Read more...] about How to Get a Kazakhstan SIM Card in Almaty (Beeline and KCell)

Taking a taxi in Almaty has finally become a more streamlined and painless process but not without a lot of trial and error … [Read more...] about Almaty Taxi Guide: How to Successfully Take a Taxi in Almaty, Kazakhstan

I am not really someone who traditionally has been loyal to certain airlines.  I frequently flew with American Airlines in … [Read more...] about Arriving at Almaty Airport with airBaltic (and What to Do Once You Land)

When I traveled to Almaty back in the day on my 2013-2014 trip, good coffee was limited.  It was nearly … [Read more...] about The Best Coffee in Almaty, Kazakhstan

During my time living in Kazakhstan last year, I made it my mission to go to Shymkent to see what the third largest Kazakh … [Read more...] about 7 Things to Do in Shymkent, Kazakhstan

When I traveled to Kazakhstan nearly three years ago, I never really left the cities.  I went to Kostanay, Astana, … [Read more...] about Charyn Canyon: My First Taste of Nature in Kazakhstan

Astana, Kazakhstan is one of the weirdest places I have ever visited.  If you even just Google "Astana", you will find … [Read more...] about Should You Travel to Astana, Kazakhstan?

Have you ever passed through a place on your travels and left not really knowing too much more about the city than you did … [Read more...] about Karaganda, Kazakhstan: Doing Nothing in a Fascinating City

And by facts, I mean that these are mostly subjective thoughts and opinions from my personal experience there.  Real facts … [Read more...] about 11 Random Facts About Almaty, Kazakhstan