Tag: Almaty

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Very cold Almaty morning

    It is very cold the last couple of days in Almaty. It is now -10 C outside. In a weeks I will be back in Saigon. Posted from WordPress for Android

  • Walking around Almaty

    Just some pictures from our walk around downtown Almaty today. Costa Coffee at Mega Abai - Famous Kazakh poet Shakespeare Pub Posted from WordPress for Android

  • Conversation with Taxi Drivers in Almaty

    One of the most usual forms of transportation in Almaty is the private taxis. Normally in Kazakhstan, any car can be a taxi. Private taxis are cheaper than company taxis…

  • Mega in Almaty

    Mega is a very popular shopping center in Almaty about 10 kindles by taxi driver where I live. You can find many Western shops and a decent food court there…

  • Hanger 13 Crossfit Gym in Almaty

    This week I found a good gym to workout in Almaty called Hanger 13. It is the first Crossfit gym in Almaty. I just happened to read about it online through Internations…

  • My first Kazakhstan snowfall

    I knew it was found to happen. Today it finally snowed in the early morning. Unfortunately it was the wet snow which makes walking very difficult. My right toe is still…

  • Sunny Valley - Miras Microregion

    I live in a nice area of Almaty. Actually, I live on the outskirts of Almaty in the Miras Microregion (a microregion is similar to a District in Vietnam). The apartment…

  • A very cold Almaty morning

    Just took this screenshot from my phone. -6 C is cold but nothing compared to what Almaty will get in January. Posted from WordPress for Android

  • In Almaty, Kazakhstan

    After waiting for roughly 3 months, I am finally in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to work at an international school. I departed Saigon, Vietnam, reluctantly, last Saturday. I…

  • Got my letter of invitation

    Today I finally received the letter of invitation from my school. A non-tourist planning to work in Kazakhstan needs to have a letter of invitation before applying for a…

  • Moving to Almaty Update

    I am still here in Saigon. I am dealing with "document approval" issues with the Kazakhstan government. I had expected to arrive into Kazakhstan last week but with my…

  • Galina Petrova - US Peace Corps Kazakhstan

    During my two year service with the US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan, one of the most supportive Peace Corps staff that gave me a lot of support was Galina Petrova. She was…