Let’s face it, the weather forecast for this winter isn't exactly surprising. With snow, wind and rain predicted for the next three months, a sunshine escape is just what the doctor ordered. So why not book one of the many last minute holidays available to you and get away from the drab drizzle for a while? Whether it's a few days away, or an entire week or fortnight, you'll … [Read more...] about Sunshine After the Rain
In Saigon
Been back for 5 days now. Enjoying it but I am missing Almaty already. Saigon is definitely warmer with a vibrant life of its own. Got a couple pictures from the Tan Phu District last weekend. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about In Saigon
Price difference between Almaty and Saigon
I know my friend says do not compare Vietnam with Kazakhstan but I cannot help myself. I am back in Saigon now for holidays. A couple weeks ago I was going to print my Kazakh language book in Almaty. After totaling up the number of pages, I would have had to pay over $20 USD to print the whole book. In Saigon I printed the same book for $3.75 USD. Things are cheaper here … [Read more...] about Price difference between Almaty and Saigon
Cosa Coffee
I am back in Saigon now for the holidays. Across from my alleyway is Cosa Coffee which is kind of funny. In Almaty I always go to Costa Coffee. Maybe this is a reminder for. Me to return? :-) Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Cosa Coffee
Christmas in Almaty
Christmas spirit may not big in Almaty but they still dress the part. This Xmas tree is outside of Mega. New Year's Day is a bigger event in Kazakhstan so the Christmas trees are for that occasion more then Xmas. Russians in Kazakhstan celebrate Christmas in January based on the Julian calendar. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Christmas in Almaty