西贡鼠 SAIGONNEZUMI

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Choosing a 3G and 4G provider in Kazakhstan

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I have been in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for nearly 3 months now (minus the 3 weeks back in Saigon, Vietnam, for my holidays).  As an avid blogger, social network user, and web developer, I am keen to have the best internet possible. When I first came to Almaty, I was given a Beeline simcard which had 3G.  This is probably one of the first simcards that new foreigners get when … [Read more...] about Choosing a 3G and 4G provider in Kazakhstan

It is cold, cold, cold, in Almaty

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Well, finally a normal cold day in Almaty as you can see in the Accuweather reading below: Yes it gets colder here and definitely in other parts of Kazakhstan. We have seen lots of snowfall as well in Almaty but this year, each snowfall ks followed by warmer temperatures which melt the snow. Not this time. We had nearly 24 hours of snow, which is cool, but damn cold. … [Read more...] about It is cold, cold, cold, in Almaty

Sun Valley Apartments – Almaty

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People have asked about where I live in Almaty. I live closer to the mountains at Sun Valley Apartments not far from Medeo. This is a great area since there is less pollution here. Many people will families live here. It is more of an upper middle class area with similar type of apartments in the area. There are also many homes as well.  There are a few supermarkets … [Read more...] about Sun Valley Apartments – Almaty