Tag Archives: Kazakhstan

15 Amazing Places to Visit in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2023

Things to do in and around Almaty, Kazakhstan. From hiking and skiing in the nearby [...]

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Backpacking Kazakhstan (An Ultimate Budget Travel Guide)

The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Kazakhstan Backpacking Kazakhstan can be hugely rewarding for the intrepid [...]

Aralsk, Kazakhstan – The slow death of a fishing town

Aralsk (Aral), Kazakhstan Aralsk, or Aral as it is also known, is a small town [...]

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Shymbulak Mountain Resort – Kazakhstan’s Outdoor Playground

7 Minute Read When people think of Central Asia, Kazakhstan and the Silk Road, skiing [...]

Is Kazakhstan Safe? A Guide for 2023

Information about safety in Kazakhstan.

Backpacking Central Asia – A Guide to the Stans for 2023

All you need to know about a trip to Central Asia.

Karlag Gulag Museum, Karaganda, Kazakhstan

KarLag, or the Karaganda Corrective Labour Camp to give it its nefarious full title, was [...]

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Kok Tobe Travel Guide, Almaty’s Mountain Playground

Frequently Asked Questions About Kok Tobe Kok Tobe is a 1,100 metre (3,608 feet) mountain [...]

How to travel from Almaty to Urumqi by Bus

How to travel from Almaty in Kazakhstan to Urumqi in China without flying. Taking the [...]

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How to Take the Almaty to Tashkent Train

5 minute read In this article, we will look at how to get from Almaty [...]

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Big Almaty Lake, Hiking Kazakhstan

Big Almaty Lake in Kazakhstan.

Travelling the Silk Road London to China – A Guide for 2023

How to travel from England (UK) to China along the old Silk Road.

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How to travel from Almaty to Bishkek

How to get from Almaty in Kazakhstan to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.

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Urumqi to Almaty – The Khorgas Border Crossing

How to travel from Urumqi in China to Almaty in Kazakhstan.

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