Kazakhstan

Sauran Guide

updated on October 5, 2018October 5, 2018By Will and Sarah

Things to do Shymkent Turkistan Sauran Kazakhstan

Intro
In a land far away, in the rural regions of Central Asia, just South of Kyzylorda, there stands an abandoned city made of sand and mud that goe...

Sayram Guide

updated on October 5, 2018October 5, 2018By Will and Sarah

Intro
You might not have heard of Sayram, but it's actually one of the oldest cities in Central Asia and is over 3000 years old. The city is so old t...

Why Astana Is One of The Weirdest Capitals in the World (With Pictures)

updated on September 21, 2018September 21, 2018By Will and Sarah

Strange and Weird Astana - Palace of Peace and Reconciliation - Pyramid Building Astana

Simply looking at photos of Astana, you can see that this strange capital is something else. Whether it’s the glass pyramid, the giant tent shopping m...

Where to Stay in Turkistan

updated on September 21, 2018September 20, 2018By Will and Sarah

There are very few accommodations listed online for Turkistan. The two that are commonly recommended are Hotel Sabina and Hotel Edem. We stayed at Hot...