On my first visit to Almaty, I wanted to stay at a hotel brand I could be comfortable with. IHG’s Intercontinental always has high standards and with their convenient central location, I had to check it out. Located right by the park and the Republic Square, most sights are within walking distance or a short … Continue reading Experience: Intercontinental Almaty
Rarely does a hotel’s name define five-star luxury, but that’s exactly the case with Ritz Carlton. When visiting Almaty, I was excited to find their newly opened location right on the mountains edge, near the financial district. The experience starts right in the airport where VIP airport service is offered. An assistant will escort you … Continue reading Experience: The Ritz Carlton Almaty
Planning and starting a Stanstastic Tour through the “stans”! The “stans” have been on my list for awhile now and I finally am about to undertake a tricky trip to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and finally Pakistan. If all goes well I would have explore some of the great sights of seven new … Continue reading Stantastic Tour