Beyond Borat: What to See in Kazakhstan
We tend to think that Kazakhstan is a whole lot better than “very nice” and here are a few reasons to go.
An Online Magazine from the Asia Travel Experts at Remote Lands
We tend to think that Kazakhstan is a whole lot better than “very nice” and here are a few reasons to go.
Kazakhstan, a landlocked nation of endless steppes and highlands. It’s a treasure of natural wonders, but don’t forget these four cities on your Central Asian journey.
Aidar and Nursultan, Kyrgyz eagle hunters, train their deadly predators on the edge of Issyk-Kul Lake, a window into the past and a demonstration of nature’s raw power.
As Travelogues from Remote Lands rounds out 2018, we wanted to take a few moments to recognize some exceptional articles published this year.
Richard Collett travels to the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan for an inspiring story of sporting greatness, cultural pride, and dead goat polo – also known as Kok Boru – in one of Asia’s most interesting competitions.
It may seem like it’s in the middle of nowhere, but there’s plenty to like in this hidden Kazakhstan gem. In Burabay National Park, you can have a peaceful time or an intense time. It’s up to you.
When the Aral Sea retreated to feed Soviet agriculture, whole regions were left abandoned, forgotten, and dry. In Moynaq, the only legacy of this once promising city are the ships that now sail on the desert.
From private island paradises and luxury resorts to sacred mountains and wildlife sanctuaries, Remote Lands is proud to present the Dozen Dream Destinations for 2018.
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or Chanukah or looking for ice diving or ultra-lux resorts, Remote Lands’ experts have suggestions for every persuasion.
From forests and ice walls to 16th-century wonders of the world, the freshwater dive sites of Asia are spectacularly unique.
Do as Kazakhstan’s nomadic people once did (and in many cases still do) and explore this breathtaking country by foot. Strap on your walking boots and join us on a whistlestop tour of some of the highlights of hiking in Kazakhstan.
For intrepid explorers looking for rugged scenery, unchartered waters, adventure, thrills and spills, there is no better place to go off the grid and into the wild than on the diverse terrains of fascinating Kazakhstan.