Best city in Central Asia?

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December 11th 2013

Published: December 12th 2013

Let me know if you agree... Beautiful architecture, nice cafes and fancy restaurants, lots of parks, elegant women, the opera and people who love French literature... Almaty is a great city! I left my bike in Bishkek and crossed the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border to spend 4 days in Almaty. I hadn’t planned on visiting Kazakhstan on this trip. It’s such a huge country, I thought I would eventually make ... Read Full Entry

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Jeremy Chiron

Jeremyaroundtheworld

I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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12th December 2013

danielle
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merci !
merci mon fils !

12th December 2013

danielle
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beautiful !
I really like that !

12th December 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

What a contrast!
After reading of your high mountain, bike adventures, what a surprise to see this blog! The city looks gorgeous, and I loved your sophisticated little seatmate at the opera. Impressive that they know so much of us, but I'd never heard of this wonderful city.

13th December 2013

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Maybe I liked Almaty so much because I had been on my bike for so long...
it was great to get a in a proper city, and enjoy a taste of home

12th December 2013

Cessna152
Jason Smart

I agree, Almaty is a great city in Central Asia. But I think Ashgabat is better. I hope you get to see it when you're in Turkmenistan.

13th December 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Music for the road
Music is an important part of my travel experience. Great to see the Fab Four revered in Kazakhstan as well. If you need a lift on your ride...tune into World Music Forum...and be transported.

14th December 2013

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

Beautiful Almaty
I too thought Almaty a beautiful city, and it would be one of the world's most beautiful if there was less of the dreary Soviet-era architecture (not the grand buildings but a number of the apartments and office buildings). I really enjoyed my time in the city whilst waiting for my Tajik visa. Hope to return one day.

24th December 2013

El Eterno Caminante
Greg

Hostel in Almaty?
Hi Jeremy how are ya? was reading your blog and it's great and wanted to know if you stayed in a hostel while in Almaty? Could you recommend one? Thanks! -Greg

25th January 2014

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

sorry for the very late reply
I havent been online ain a long time... I stayed in a cheap hotel just next to the very nice hotel with the Eiffel Tower replica in the front. Don't remember the name of the street but I have no doubt you can find the Eiffel Tower on line...

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