I arrived back in Almaty, Kazakhstan in early May for two months with the mindset that I was going to work, work, work and … [Read more...] about Hiking to Butakovskiy Waterfall in Almaty: Kazakhstan Nature at its Finest
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Almaty Taxi Guide: How to Successfully Take a Taxi in Almaty, Kazakhstan
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
Arriving at Almaty Airport with airBaltic (and What to Do Once You Land)
I am not really someone who traditionally has been loyal to certain airlines. I frequently flew with American Airlines … [Read more...] about Arriving at Almaty Airport with airBaltic (and What to Do Once You Land)
The Best Coffee in Almaty, Kazakhstan
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
7 Things to Do in Shymkent, 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
Charyn Canyon: My First Taste of Nature in 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
Should You Travel to Astana, 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?
Karaganda, Kazakhstan: Doing Nothing in a Fascinating City
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
11 Random Facts About Almaty, Kazakhstan
And by facts, I mean that these are mostly subjective thoughts and opinions from my personal experience there. Real … [Read more...] about 11 Random Facts About Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kostanay, Kazakhstan: Spending Winter in ‘Almost’ Siberia
Kostanay, Kazakhstan is almost Siberia. Almost. It lies very close to the Russian border and in the northern … [Read more...] about Kostanay, Kazakhstan: Spending Winter in ‘Almost’ Siberia