Posts
All the articles I've posted.
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(DAY 777) Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon
Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon, located near Almaty, Kazakhstan, bear a striking resemblance to the Grand Canyon in the United States. The terrain is rugged, ...
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(DAY 776) Frozen Beauty of Kolsay Lake in Winter
Kolsay Lake, nestled in the Tian Shan mountains of Kazakhstan, takes on a unique appearance in winter. The lake, usually a deep blue in warmer months, freezes p...
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(DAY 775) Almaty’s Diverse Culinary Scene
Almaty’s food scene serves as a testament to its historical role as a crossroads between Europe and Asia. During my stay, I sampled restaurants representing...
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(DAY 774) Why I Prefer Short International Trips Over Domestic Travel
India has incredible destinations—from the Himalayas to the backwaters of Kerala. But getting there is often half the battle. Flights get delayed, roads are u...
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(DAY 773) Medical Tourism from Kazakhstan to India
On a recent flight from Almaty to Delhi, I noticed a significant number of elderly passengers accompanied by family members. Many appeared to be traveling for m...
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(DAY 772) Travel Isn’t About the Stamps—It’s About the Stories
On a recent trip, I met a group of travelers who had visited over 60 countries each. They weren’t just ticking off destinations but comparing experiences—how pu...
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(DAY 771) Yandex Go
When traveling in Kazakhstan, one of the most convenient apps I used was Yandex Go. The app offers a slick user interface, high reliability, and excellent avail...
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(DAY 770) The Unexpected Popularity of Bollywood Music in Kazakhstan
During my recent trip to Kazakhstan, I encountered something entirely unexpected – the widespread popularity of Bollywood music. This cultural connection became...
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(DAY 769) Beyond Headlines - The Human Connection with Russians in Kazakhstan
Media portrayals often paint entire nations with a broad brush, creating perceptions that rarely match reality when we travel and meet people face-to-face. ...
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(DAY 768) Kok Tobe Village
During my recent visit to Kazakhstan, I had planned to visit the popular Kok Tobe mountain attraction in Almaty, known for its panoramic views of the city. Wh...