Travel guides to Almaty and Kazakhstan
Guides, food and stories from the road.
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in 10 Days: Almaty to Bukhara
Ten days across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: Almaty, Charyn, Kolsai and Kaindy, then Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara by fast train.
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Easy Hikes in Kyrgyzstan from Almaty: A 5-Day Add-On
A 5-day Kyrgyzstan add-on from Almaty for easy walking: Ala-Archa, the Chunkurchak valley and the Issyk-Kul north shore. No treks, no high passes. - travel
Almaty for Retirees: A Slow Week, No Hard Hiking
A 7-day Almaty route for retirees without long hikes: art, architecture, the cable cars, the canyon by car and one quiet night in Saty village. - travel
Kazakh Designers in Almaty: 12 Local Shops
Kazakh designer stores in Almaty with addresses and hours: Moonshuaq, Beepl Ui Space, Darideiya, anima, BBSR silk scarves, Jer ceramics, Sinichki souvenirs. Prices and a shopping route. - travel
Almaty for Photographers: A 5-Day Photo Route
A 5-day Almaty photo route: city, Charyn, Kolsai, Altyn-Emel and Shymbulak. Golden hour, night sky, lens choices and drone rules for each stop. - travel
Kazakhstan Visa for Europeans: Visa-Free 30 Days
Europeans stay in Kazakhstan visa-free for 30 days per entry, max 90 in 180. QazETA, registration, what to bring at the border and how to stay longer. - travel
Top 25 Places to Visit in Almaty in 2026-2027: Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors
A 25-place atlas of Almaty for 2026-2027: city sights, Tian Shan mountain spots and day trips to Charyn, Kolsai and Kaindy, with access notes, seasons and what each place is good for. - travel
Wellness Weekend in Almaty: Thermal Springs, City Baths, Yoga
A wellness weekend in Almaty built around a foothill spa overnight such as Alma-Arasan, the new Aina Lake Resort & Spa about 30 km from the city, the Arasan Baths and city yoga. Chundzha thermal springs suit 4-day+ trips. - travel
48 Hours in Almaty: A Two-Day Itinerary That Picks for You
An opinionated 48-hour route in Almaty: one city day and one Charyn day, without a menu of day trips to choose from. The version we send to first-time weekend visitors.
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