How to Visit Turkestan, Kazakhstan: a silk road jewel

How to Visit Turkestan, Kazakhstan: a silk road jewel

This post is a travel guide about the best things to do in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. Turkestan is one of the most important historic cities in central Asia. Even though there are a lot of archeological remains throughout the country, none are so well preserved as 

The Best Things to do in Shymkent, Kazakhstan

The Best Things to do in Shymkent, Kazakhstan

This post is a travelguide about the best things to do in Shymkent. A city in the south of Kazakhstan that was once part of Kazakhstan’s silk road. There is actually not one silk road. The famous trading route from China to Europe, that Marco 

Aksu Zhabagly National Park: the ultimate travel guide

Aksu Zhabagly National Park: the ultimate travel guide

This post is a travel guide to Aksu Zhabagly National Park for independent budget travellers. Most people head to Shymkent to see the mausoleum in Turkestan, but the south is not all about history. There is also some incredible nature with the best national parks 

The Best Things to do in Karaganda, Kazakhstan

The Best Things to do in Karaganda, Kazakhstan

This post is a travelguide with the best things to do in Karaganda Kazakhstan. Karaganda is one of those cities that feels remote. Even though it is only 4 hours from the capital Nursultan (Astana), it is at the heart of the desolate Kazakh stepppes. 

How to Travel by Train in Kazakhstan

How to Travel by Train in Kazakhstan

This post is a travel guide about how to travel by train in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the perfect destination to explore by train and in recent years Kazakhstan has invested in its railway system making train travel while backpacking Kazakhstan easier than ever. This post 

The Best Things to do in Astana, Kazakhstan

The Best Things to do in Astana, Kazakhstan

This post is about the best things to do in Astana. The new futuristic capital of Kazakhstan built by former president Nursultan Nazarbayev. What can i say about Astana. It is a strange city and even after two visits I am still not sure whether 

The Most Beautiful National Parks in Kazakhstan

The Most Beautiful National Parks in Kazakhstan

I came to Kazakhstan with actually very little knowledge about the country. I was not even aware that there were national parks in Kazakhstan worth visiting. My image of Kazakhstan was of a grim ex Soviet country with steppes and nomads on horses. Even from 

Backpacking Kazakhstan: the ultimate travel guide

Backpacking Kazakhstan: the ultimate travel guide

This post is a travel guide about Backpacking Kazakhstan with all the practical things you need to know. There was not much information about backpacking in Kazakhstan when I first visited the country in 2016. Therefore I was surprised by its diversity and how easy 

Kyrgyzstan Itinerary: how to spend 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan Itinerary: how to spend 3 weeks in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is called the Switzerland of Asia and is one of my favourite countries in the world. With more than 80 mountain ranges, glittering high altitude lakes and superb hiking trails there are plenty of opportunities to plan a Kyrgyzstan itinerary full of exciting activities 

The 16 Best Places to Visit in Kyrgyzstan

The 16 Best Places to Visit in Kyrgyzstan

Are you thinking of travel in Kyrgyzstan and are you wondering what to see in this beautiful country? You are in the right place. In this post I will share the best places to visit in Kyrgyzstan to help you plan your itinerary. Kyrgyzstan is 

The 15 Best Things to do in Bokonbaevo, Kyrgyzstan

The 15 Best Things to do in Bokonbaevo, Kyrgyzstan

This post is about the best things to do in Bokonbaevo, Kyrgyzstan. Like Karakol, it is not Bokonbaevo itself that makes it a spectacular destination, but the surrounding mountains and the range of outdoor activities that are on its doorsteps. Bokonbaevo in Kyrgyzstan is not 

Manjyly Ata: the valley of sacred springs in Kyrgyzstan

Manjyly Ata: the valley of sacred springs in Kyrgyzstan

For the people in Kyrgyzstan, Manjyly Ata is a holy place that attracts local pilgrims since people can remember. They believe that Manjyly Ata is the valley of sacred springs whose healing waters can cure any disease. As famous as Manjyly Ata is among the Kyrgyz