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Bike, raft and hike to your heart’s content in Kazakhstan’s Turgen Valley

Grassy meadows, alpine forests, gushing waterfalls, vast glaciers – you name it, Turgen has it. Home to varied landscapes, Turgen Valley ...

3 places you should visit in Pavlodar

The old riverside city of Pavlodar, located in north-eastern Kazakhstan, might be known as a major industrial centre. But it boasts ...

Skate at the world’s highest rink in Medeu

Surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks and pine trees in the winter months, the Medeu ice skating rink just outside Almaty is like ...

F&B offerings that you didn’t know are famous in Kazakhstan

When discussing F&B offerings in Kazakhstan, it is often the national dish of boiled horse meat, beshbarmak, and the tangy fermented ...

Your guide to vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Almaty

Meat, especially mutton and horse meat, is a staple in Kazakhstan. But there is no lack of yummy vegetarian and vegan options either ...

3 restaurants to include in your Almaty itinerary

Kazakhstan, which borders Russia to the north and China to the East, is also inspired by Turkish culture – the Arabs introduced Islam ...

5 things to know about Kazakhstan’s national costume

National costumes offer a window into a country, reflecting its history, culture, even climate. Here are five interesting things to ...

Most popular sports in Kazakhstan

Sporting excellence is in Kazakhstan’s DNA — the nomadic lifestyle, vast steppes and harsh climate have shaped its people to be strong ...

5 Kazakh films to binge-watch this weekend

Well-known for its emotional and visual depth, contemporary Kazakh cinema has plenty to offer. Contemplative, quirky and honest, the ...

Meet the young trailblazers from Kazakhstan on a quest to change the world

Talented tech entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan are not just shaping the future of the country but also the world. And it is no wonder, ...

Here’s why landlocked Kazakhstan is shaping up as a key node in global trade

The challenges that landlocked countries face are obvious: Being cut off from maritime trade limits their access to global markets, ...

Half of Kazakhstan is under 30, and these youngsters own the future

Kazakhstan, which marks 30 years of independence next year, is young not just as a nation. The demographic make-up of its nearly 19 ...

The unique friendship between Singapore and Kazakhstan

Not many know that Singapore and Kazakhstan share a unique friendship that started in 1991. Back then, following the dissolution of ...

Beefing up the Kazakh-Australian partnership is a win for all

Kazakhstan has much to offer the world, but to do so it must first overcome geography as it is landlocked and shipping routes are limited. ...

Central Asia good expansion option for startups

When Singapore startups are looking to expand overseas, the go-to destination has always been its backyard in South-east Asia. But ...