Aktau: Kazakhstan’s Caspian Seaside City Aktau: Kazakhstan’s Caspian Seaside City was originally published in April 2025 Sat along the Caspian Sea, Aktau is one part Kazakh beach town, one part an oil industry stronghold, and one part jumping-off point for explorations in the remote Mangystau Region. Despite being a working city, Aktau has an unexpected […]
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On the Travel Radar for 2025: Kazakhstan, the Great Steppe On the Travel Radar for 2025: Kazakhstan, the Great Steppe was published in March 2025 Oft bypassed by numerous travelers traversing the many routes of the ancient Silk Road, the natural wonders of Kazakhstan don’t make the itineraries for many visitors to the larger Central
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Bozzhyra: Welcome to Planet Kazakhstan Updated March 2025, Bozzhyra: Welcome to Planet Kazakhstan was originally published in March 2025 As the 9th largest country in the world in terms of landmass, I shouldn’t be so surprised that Kazakhstan features such a diverse array of landscapes but here I am, shocked with every trip I’ve made
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A Tour Through the Almaty Metro Updated February 2025, A Tour Through the Almaty Metro was originally written in October 2019 This is a guide to the Almaty Metro including the most beautiful and interesting stations in Kazakhstan’s largest city of Almaty. Full disclosure: I’m a complete moron when it comes to public transportation. You could
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Exploring Mangystau: A Complete Guide Through Kazakhstan’s Mystical Desert Landscapes Exploring Mangystau: A Complete Guide Through Kazakhstan’s Mystical Desert Landscapes was originally published in February 2025 The Mangystau Desert sprawls across the wilds of Kazakhstan’s far west reaches, hugging the coast of the Caspian Sea. This is where vast, arid landscapes stretch from the shores
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A Simple Guide to Central Asia Visas Updated January 2025, The Central Asia Visas Guide was originally written in January 2019 The red tape is finally losing its adherence and the bureaucracy is finally loosening (mostly). Getting visas to Central Asia is only getting easier by the day (cough, cough… except for you, Turkmenistan), with relaxed
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Crossing the Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan Border at Garabogaz-Temir Baba Crossing the Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan Border at Garabogaz-Temir Baba was originally published in January 2025 After wrapping up leading another the Halloween 2024 Safar Expeditions Turkmenistan Adventure, I exited Turkmenistan into Kazakhstan using the Garabogaz-Temir Baba Border Crossing and I am here to say that yes, the border is open
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My 7 Best Tips for Solo Female Travel in Central Asia Updated December 2024, 7 Tips For Solo Female Travel In Central Asia was originally written in November 2019 Travel in Central Asia is gaining popularity with each and every year. A frequently asked question I receive about my travels regards solo female travel in
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A Guide to the World Nomad Games A Guide to the World Nomad Games was originally published in December 2024 The World Nomad Games, nicknamed the ‘Nomad Olympics‘ is a celebration of the nomadic sports and culture of Central Asia. Instead of the typical sports you would see played at the Olympics, the World Nomad
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