Tag: Culture
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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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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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The best places for beginners to eat horse meat
When in Rome! Read on to find the best place to eat horse in Almaty! If you’re visiting Kazakhstan, then you really ought to give horse meat a shot. What a great place to visit and try something very unique! Naturally, if you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or a particular horselover, you might skip this particular…
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Almaty’s Green Bazaar: Planning a great visit there
A must-see for anyone visiting Almaty, the Green Bazaar offers a fantastic central asian marketplace experience Marketplaces are a natural part of any established town, and they are especially cool in Central Asia. Naturally Almaty has a fantastic one. Green Bazaar, known locally as Zelony Bazar and Kok Bazar, is a marketplace in the north…