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Restaurant recommendations in Almaty
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steven »
Wed Jul 17, 2019 3:07 am
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Please share your restaurant recommendations for Almaty below. The scene is moving so fast, we cannot keep up by ourselves.
Find vegetarian...
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Some recommendations from the famous CraigMod in 2024:
Almaty’s status as a cultural hub, though, is increasingly evident in its food scene....
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Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:39 pm
Finding taxi with driver in Shymkent
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Forestlake12 »
Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:03 pm
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Hello,
Is it easy to find taxi with driver in Shymkent for day trips to surrounding areas (thinking about Otrar - Turkistan or nearby mountain)? Is...
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Hi. Can you share you experience please? Will be in Shymkent next month. Tq
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Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:49 am
SELF DRIVE MANGYSTAU
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Levante »
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:06 am
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Hi, does anyone know a company who rent 4x4 from Aktau to reach Mangystau?
Thanks
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I was wondering if you’re allowed to go there alone legally speaking and if it’s doable by yourself, as most roads are not mapped. What is your...
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Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:20 am
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Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:07 pm
Reaching Altai by public transit
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bikhthor »
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:21 pm
Hi! I'm going to be in Kazakhstan in mid june and I was thinking of trying to reach Altai and be there for a couple weeks, but for what I'm reading...
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Last post by bikhthor
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:21 pm
Charyn Canyon Eco Lodge Gone
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khorezmdan »
Thu Jun 23, 2022 3:24 am
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Greetings all,
Maybe I missed a post on this somewhere, but we just tried to camp by the river in Charyn Canyon at the Eco Lodge a couple nights ago...
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Thanks vicdpoor. Very helpful.
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Last post by Leigh
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:38 am
World Nomad Games 2024 at Astana
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minion »
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:57 am
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the official website said the WNG is from Sep 8 (Sun) to Sep 14 (Sat)
does anyone know if the opening ceremony will fall on the eve of the games...
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the official website said the WNG is from Sep 8 (Sun) to Sep 14 (Sat)
does anyone know if the opening ceremony will fall on the eve of the games...
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:02 pm
Trouble booking trains in Kazakhstan
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bermuda »
Wed May 24, 2023 12:08 pm
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I'm trying to book trains from Astana to Karaganda and Karaganda to Almaty in late June/early July.
Tutu and tickets.kz have rejected my VISA card,...
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IIN (ИИН) means individual identification number. As you don't have one, try to put - in there. If this does not work, try your passport number. If...
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Last post by Milad
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:22 am
Almaty - Dzharkulak
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Majkl »
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:27 pm
Hi, we would like to climb this August the Marble Wall Peak. Does anyone have the experience how to get from Almaty to the Bayankol valley? And is...
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Last post by Majkl
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:27 pm
EURO (€) or/and DOLLARS ($ USD) in Central Asia
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leboglio »
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:06 pm
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Hi everyone,
I hope you're doing well. I plan to visit Central Asia around May/June through hitchhiking, camping, and connecting with locals.
I'm...
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For you or for people coming from the Euro zones, just take euros, no need at all for dollars.
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Last post by willemspie
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:16 am
Buying a car in Kazkahstan. Driving it around the area.
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atticusel »
Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:59 am
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Hi, A friend and I are planning to buy a car in Kazakhstan in April and then drive it around central Asia, through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,...
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Do you know if the same rules apply if you purchase a car in Kyrgyzstan as a non-resident?
I can't say anything about Kyrgyzstan.
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Last post by OWNER
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:13 pm
Astana Airport bus to city centre
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FM1 »
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:39 pm
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Hi all,
This is my first post. I had a look in this forum and online but couldn't find any concrete answers.
For the buses from Astana airport to...
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According to news reports, since earlier this month (February 2024) buses in Astana accept payment by contactless bank card. More details in Russian...
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Last post by itfcfan
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:45 pm
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Last post by minion
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:58 pm
Kolsai to Kaindy Lake on Foot
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gaz457 »
Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:47 am
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Hi! I was wondering if anyone knows a map or app that shows the route on foot between Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. I was hoping to not go all the way...
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Hello. I understand almost no one does this but we want to do it this summer. Does anyone know the best route to follow? Or at least where to start...
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Last post by Epicbreathingfoot
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:37 pm
Transport Kurchatov Semey (Bus?)
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VictorRoffa »
Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:59 pm
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Somewhere in May me and 2 friends want to go to Kurchatov. We would arrive there early morning from Astana and would like to walk around there in the...
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Hi, you can take without problem shared-taxi. Probably they start from the bus-stop on Ulitsa Abaya near the Atom art installation or Central Square....
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Last post by Lutnistas1969
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:30 pm
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Last post by minion
Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:49 pm
Longterm parking in Kazakhstan
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campingoncloudnine »
Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:14 pm
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Hello,
My girlfriend and I want to leave our car in Kazakhstan for a few months and travel to Southeast Asia.
Does anyone have experience with...
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Are you sure this is legal & possible?
When I was in KZ with my camper they camper is been registered in my passport and in the computer of the...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:22 am
A week around Almaty
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kittysoman2013 »
Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:35 am
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Spending around a week around Almaty, where would people recommend to explore the natural beauty of the region? I'm torn between Kolsai Lakes...
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Tourists who are interested in vivid impressions near Almaty. Visiting places like Medeo and Chimbulak can be considered a must. )) The last photo is...
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Last post by OWNER
Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:50 am
New Year's Eve 2024 in Almaty (what to do, restaurants, etc.)
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JonasR »
Mon Dec 25, 2023 9:29 pm
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I am going to stay in Almaty for the coming New Year's Eve and was wondering if anyone has any tips and or information on the celebrations going on...
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Hello,
Im a solo traveler from Belgium and will also spend newyears eve in Almaty.
I also still have no clue about what to do on 31 December.
So i...
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Last post by KoenBE
Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:29 am
poperechnoe in December
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Peregrinations »
Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:54 pm
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With the risk of sounding mildly insane, is it possible to stay in Poperechnoe village in mid December? Or are all the homestays shut down?
Cheers :D
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Great to read that!
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Last post by steven
Wed Dec 20, 2023 5:16 am
Almaty- Bishtek car hire
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Adamtiffany »
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:29 am
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Hi guys,
Trying to hire a car (self drive but open to drivers if necessary ) to drive from almaty- saty/charyn canyon-karkara- issyk- kul lake and...
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Can confirm that iron horse nomads based in almaty offer this option with a border fee of $50 and one way fee of $150. They provide all the paperwork...
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Last post by Adamtiffany
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:46 am
Crosing to Tashkent from Shymkent
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AleD »
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:33 am
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Hello! I am planning a short trip around Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. My last city in Kazakhstan will be Shymkent, so from there I intend to reach...
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On the train. But don't take the train. Take the bus instead, as detailed in many articles in this travel guide.
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Last post by steven
Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:29 am
Things to do in Aktau
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Jonesy »
Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:25 pm
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Does anyone have any recommendations for Aktau in February? I'm going to be arriving in the morning after a long train ride from Shymkent and have...
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There’s a local tour company in aktau called kettik that organizes day trip to Mangystau plateau but your timetable stands first.
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Last post by alethialee
Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:40 am
Recommended hotel or hostel in Aktau and Aktobe?
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Justynag »
Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:17 am
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Any recommendation for budget accomodation in Aktau? Booking.com options looks miserable in terms of rating/distance
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I second the recommendations made about Mango Hostel and Mangystau Safari tour agency. The Mango hostel is located right next to the sea-side and...
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Last post by sion_sanky
Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:49 am
Importation temporaire moto
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Moultipass »
Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:08 pm
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Bonjour
Quelqu'un aurait des infos sur le délai maximum d'importation temporaire de moto au Kazakhstan ?
Merci
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Bonjour
Quelqu'un aurait des infos sur le délai maximum d'importation temporaire de moto au Kazakhstan ?
Merci
ここは英語のフォーラムです ;)
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Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:04 pm
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