Tag: almaty
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The Ultimate Guide for Expat Families Moving to Kazakhstan
If your family is looking at moving to Kazakhstan, then congratulations! The country will give you a true adventure, at an affordable price point. I moved to Kazakhstan in 2021 and stayed there for four years with my young family. We had such a great time living in Almaty: it’s a vibrant and modern city…
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The Complete Guide for a Family Trip to Kazakhstan
Why visit Kazakhstan with your family? Kazakhstan is a very family-friendly place and it can be much less expensive for a family trip than the usual hotspots. It’s outdoorsy and beautiful, with lots of open spaces for kids to run off their energy. Playgrounds are everywhere, and there’s plenty of entertainment facilities for older kids.…
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Five days in Almaty: How to maximise your stay in this glittering city
Wanted to try a city in a country that none of your friends have visited and you only have a short time to do so? No worries, here is what I think you should do if you have only 5 days in Almaty! Before you get there Download the appropriate apps Yandex is Kazakhstan’s Uber…
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The best hotel for families at Shymbulak: Shymbulak Hotel Review
We have stayed at all the main Almaty ski resorts, most frequently at a hotel called Shymbulak Resort Hotel. The name might be a little confusing given it’s situated within Shymbulak Mountain Resort and I’m not sure if that was a mistake or just some great marketing! Regardless, the mountain resort also has some other…
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The Best View In Shymbulak: Le Mont Hotel Review
Le Mont Hotel (formerly Sneg) is a cozy lodge nestled halfway up the main slope of Shymbulak Mountain Resort. You’ll find it next to the exit from the Combi 1 chairlift. With a fantastic deck, it is brilliant for summertime eating, but during the winter, when its a bit too chilly to be outside for…
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An 80s Era Room & Excellent Lamb Cutlets: A Review Of Ak Bulak Hotel
This title may not have been how I thought I’d start this review, but there you have it. Ak Bulak Hotel is great for its location of being directly beneath a ski resort, but sometimes you have to focus on the unexpected highlights. If you’re planning to venture out to Ak Bulak Ski Resort then…
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Why visiting Abay Opera Theatre is a great idea
Add to the cultural value of your Almaty trip with a show at the iconic theatre! What is it? Abay Opera Theatre is a large and very grand theatre in the centre of Almaty. Built in the 1930s, with elements of Stalinist architectural style, it has evolved to be the centre of culture for the…
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How to get the most out your visit to Arasan
Arasan is a sauna complex located in central Almaty, and it is well worth a visit. Let me describe how I spent some of my recent visits to Arasan, with my wonderful friend who helped guide me. Thanks Zhanar! Now anyone who comes from a sauna/spa culture will probably think all this is VERY OBVIOUS.…
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What to see when you visit Almaty’s Panfilov Park
When planning your trip to Almaty, you’ll definitely want to check out Panfilov Park, but it’s worth researching what to do and see in the park so that you don’t miss anything out while you’re there! The park is located in the centre of the city, just a short walk south from Green Bazaar, and…
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Visiting Kok Tobe: What to expect and how to have a great time
Visitors to Almaty will want to visit the iconic hilltop fairground with fabulous city views Kok Tobe, which is Kazakh for “Green Hill”, is a forested fairground near the communications tower overlooking Almaty. My family loves it as it caters to us all and – on a clear day – comes with a stunning view…