Almaty, the former capital and the largest city of Kazakhstan, is often the starting point of a trip to Central Asia. Many tourists treat it only as a quick stopover before…
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Many travelers put visiting Kyrgyzstan in their Central Asia itinerary. And they do it for a reason – the country is famous for its stunning mountains, breathtaking views, and nomadic culture.…
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I believe Kazakhstan is the most underrated destination in Central Asia. Everyone knows about the amazing Silk Route cities in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan’s stunning nature, the breathtaking mountains of Tajikistan, or the…
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Astana (now Nur-Sultan), the capital of Kazakhstan is the second coldest capital in the world, after Ulaanbataar (Mongolia). And by cold I mean really cold – the temperatures here can be…
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I spent one week in Uzbekistan and I loved it. Some people say that 7 days in Uzbekistan is not enough and while I agree with them sometimes that’s all you…
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Uzbekistan has been one of my dream destination for years but the complicated and expensive visa procedure stopped me from going there earlier. As soon as it became easier to travel…
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I’ve been hoping to visit Uzbekistan for years. The famous Silk Road cities, full of incredible monuments, were calling my name. But the timing never was right. Fortunately the new and…
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In 2019 the name of Astana has been changed to Nur-Sultan. This article still uses the name Astana as it was written before the change and that’s what people are searching…
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The story is always the same: I find a really good deal on flights to the place I’ve been dreaming of for a long time, I check if dates around some…
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Of all the countries in Central Asia, Kazakhstan was the one that least interested me, simply because I had no idea what to expect from it. While I had some basic…
