Mare’s Meat Salad

Kazakhstan: Almaty’s Rich Cafe Culture

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March 4th 2019
It’s no secret I like to eat. I like the adventure of trying new things. I like the comfort of familiar old favorites. I like to take culinary tours of the world even when I can’t travel. I relish the presentation. I crave the merriment of a meal. I like the experience of dinner. Bottom line, I just really like to eat. I won’t say that I choose my travels based ... read more

Asia » Kazakhstan » East Kazakhstan » Almaty

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Native Kazakhs, a mix of Turkic and Mongol nomadic tribes who migrated into the region in the 13th century, were rarely united as a single nation. The area was conquered by Russia in the 18th century and Kazakhstan became a Soviet Republic in 1936. D... ... read more