Well, the long winter is finally over in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The 6 months I have stayed in Kazakhstan each had snowfall. I hate snow. It even snowed after the temperatures were in the 20s. The school year ends next month and all teachers get a 7 week paid holiday. I will be making my way back to Saigon. Coffee shops are now moving seats outside but I still prefer … [Read more...] about Back in Saigon next month
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A beautiful Monday Morning in Almaty
Nothing can beat these views on a Monday morning. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about A beautiful Monday Morning in Almaty
Ekotaxi and Komandir
I use the Komandir and Ekotaxi app to book my taxi on the weekends. It is very convenient way to take a taxi from my apartment to Almaty. The taxis are nice and clean, the drivers are very professional. Yes they can be pricey but it beats negotiating for a taxi sometimes. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Ekotaxi and Komandir
Claritin Prices (Saigon vs Almaty)
I bought about 10 boxes of Claritin in Saigon when I was there. Much cheaper there. Roughly $3.80 USD/box of 10. In Almaty it is costs about $7.20/box. I know I can get it cheaper in Saigon but had no time to took. I heard I can get it down to $1 USD/box. Hmm, good business idea. Posted from WordPress for Android … [Read more...] about Claritin Prices (Saigon vs Almaty)
Racing Jets, Slow Lines, Back in Almaty
While the bus was taking us to the terminal from the plane, these two planes went past us rather quickly. I had to "race" to get these photos. It made for an interesting photo shoot. Unfortunately all the speed of the airport ended at immigration: Took me over 30 minutes to get to the immigration booth. Hence the below picture is a welcoming scene once … [Read more...] about Racing Jets, Slow Lines, Back in Almaty