As Kazakhstan’s former capital and its largest city, Almaty (also known as the “City of Apple Trees” is one of…
Kazakhstan’s newly-named capital city, Astana, is like a shimmering light in the middle of the Kazakh steppe. I visited Astana…
Comprised of five “-stan” countries, Central Asia is a vast region that’s relatively untouched by travelers compared to the rest…
I’ll be honest – during my three months in the region, I saw Central Asia’s cities primarily as places where…
While much of Kyrgyzstan is covered in beautiful mountains, pastures, and canyons, the Issyk-Kul region offers visitors a glimpse at…
Many people believe that Kazakhstan is a country full of indefinite flatness. And, in some ways, there is a lot…
Let’s cut right to the chase – I haven’t met a single American traveler since I arrived in Central Asia…
Just about every travel-loving person I’ve met has one thing in common on their bucket list: to see the elusive…
If you’re reading this, I owe you a “thank you.” Last year, I started this little travel website called Jetfarer.…
If you ever catch me in the last few minutes before leaving for a trip, you’ll know it’s a mad…
