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Kazakhstan & Central Asia travel blog: itineraries, tips and guides
Travel notes about Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Skiing in Kazakhstan: Shymbulak and Two More Resorts Near AlmatyIf you are staying in Almaty and want one day in the mountains, start by deciding what you want to do when you get there. Shymbulak is a natural choic
Skiing in Kyrgyzstan: Karakol, Bishkek and JyrgalanIf you’re starting in Bishkek and can stay overnight, Karakol is Silk Travel guide Tau’s first choice for learning to ski. The base has ski instructor
One Day in Almaty: The Old Centre, Shymbulak and Kok TobeIf I had one day to show you Almaty, I’d start in the old centre. The cathedral, the Eternal Flame and the Green Bazaar are all close together. In two
Chinese New Year in Almaty 2027: A Quiet Winter EscapeChinese New Year falls on Saturday, 6 February 2027. If you’ll be in Almaty, spend the holiday in the snow with family, close friends or a little time
How I Started Silk Travel and Found My Way Back to Guiding After the PandemicIn 2020, I painted my kitchen walls, built a small backdrop for product photography and posted an ad on a few local websites. A year earlier, I’d been
Winter in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan: Snow, Glaciers and Frozen LakesSee snowy mountains, Bogdanovich Glacier and frozen Kolsai and Kaindy lakes on a private winter trip. Choose your route, then agree seasonal changes w
Best Time to Visit Almaty, Charyn & KolsaiPlan Almaty, Charyn, Kolsai and Kaindy by season: mountain roads, winter visits, Assy access and summer yurt stays in Kyrgyzstan.
How to Choose an Almaty Tour: 1-Day to 7-Day Routes ComparedChoose your pace around Almaty and beyond. Compare eight routes by total duration, overnight stops, included services and the price for your private g
25 Practical Questions About Travelling to Kazakhstan: Answers from Local GuidesPractical answers from Almaty guides on transport, mountain roads, tour prices, visas, halal meals, payments and planning a Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan trip
Halal & Muslim-Friendly Travel in Kazakhstan & KyrgyzstanPlan halal meals, prayer stops, family transport and comfortable stays on a private tour of Almaty, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
What to Buy and Eat in Almaty: A Local GuideDiscover Green Bazaar, Rakhat chocolate, mountain honey, felt souvenirs and six local dishes, with practical shopping and packing advice.
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