Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik

Day two in Karaganda. I navigate the smoky morning air, settle into my new flat in the South-East district, and trace the city's heavy industrial past at the Karlag Museum. We talk about living costs, transit detours, and the quiet resilience of Kazakhstan's mining heartland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: South-East district, Prospekt Respubliki, Blanco Coffee, Bukhar-Zhyrau Avenue, Stele of Independence, Arista, Karlag Museum, Dolinka. Covered: Karaganda industrial history, Karlag Museum visit, Cost of living and dining, Transit and navigation, EcoMuseum and environment, Daily routine and settlement. Chapters:00:00 South-East district01:24 Blanco Coffee03:13 Bukhar-Zhyrau Avenue05:04 Karlag Museum07:47 Central Park10:13 Arista A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KazakhstanTravel #Karaganda #SteppeLife #IndustrialHeritage #GulagHistory #TravelPodcast #CentralAsia #SovietArchitecture #KarlagMuseum #ExpatLifeKZ #SteppeFires #CoalMining #BudgetTravel #HiddenCities #AigerimSerik #KazakhstanFood #TransitGuide #AutumnInKazakhstan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim arrives in Karaganda from Oskemen after a long drive across the steppe. She navigates the city's industrial atmosphere, smoke-tinged skies, and complex transit system while settling into her new base. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Oskemen Airport, South-East district, Republic Avenue, Central Park, Miners' Palace of Culture, Karagana Regional History Museum, New Town, Maikuduk. Covered: Arrival logistics, City orientation, Industrial history, Public transit, Cost of living, Future travel plans. Chapters:00:00 Vostok micro-district02:12 Republic Avenue04:26 Central Park06:44 Park08:46 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karagana #KazakhstanTravel #SteppeLife #IndustrialHeritage #GulagHistory #CentralAsia #TravelPodcast #UrbanExploration #SovietArchitecture #CostOfLiving #TransitTips #AutumnInKazakhstan #KaraganaCity #EcoMuseum #LocalCulture #TravelLog #NomadicLife #RealEstateKZ https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim spends her last full day in Oskemen at the airport, finalizing logistics for the Katon-Karagay excursion, eating beshbarmak at MM Kitchen, and reflecting on the city's industrial character and seasonal shift. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Cafe Bavaria, Tsentralny district, East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore, Strelka, MM Kitchen, Hayat Hospitality Oskemen, Irtysh River, Ulba Metallurgical Plant. Covered: Oskemen daily life and costs, Katon-Karagay excursion planning, Local food and pricing, Industrial heritage of East Kazakhstan, Autumn travel logistics, Air quality monitoring. Chapters:00:00 Oskemen Airport03:36 East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KazakhstanTravel #Oskemen #UstKamenogorsk #AltaiMountains #KatonKaragay #CentralAsiaTravel #SteppeLife #IrtyshRiver #Beshbarmak #ONAYTransit #KazakhstanLiving #AutumnInKazakhstan #EastKazakhstanRegion #TravelOnABudget #NomadicLife #MountainExcursions #SalemetsizBe #DombraMusic https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim spends her last full day in Oskemen at the airport terminal, finalizing logistics for the Katon-Karagay excursion and reflecting on the industrial heartbeat of East Kazakhstan before heading into the Altai. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: MM Kitchen, Zhastar Park, Zarya district, Novobalka district, Katon-Karagay National Park, Bukhtarma Reservoir, Markakol Lake, Rakhman Springs. Covered: Oskemen daily life, Altai excursion planning, Local food costs, Industrial heritage, Seasonal travel tips. Chapters:00:00 Oskemen Airport02:29 Zarya district05:47 MM Kitchen08:12 Bus interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KazakhstanTravel #Oskemen #EastKazakhstan #AltaiMountains #KatonKaragay #TravelBudget #CentralAsia #IndustrialTourism #AutumnInKazakhstan #LocalFood #Beshbarmak #ONAYTransit #UstKamenogorsk #SteppeLife #MountainHiking #KazakhstanCulture #TravelTips #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Day ten in Oskemen. The summer heat breaks, the autumn air turns crisp, and the city reveals its industrial heart against the backdrop of the Kazakh Altai. A look at daily life, local transit, and the golden window for mountain travel. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Strelka, Irtysh River, Ulba River, East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore, barBQ, Cafe Bavaria, Zhastar Park, Kirov Park. Covered: Cost of living in Oskemen, ONAY! transit system, Katon-Karagay National Park, Old Believer culture, Industrial heritage of East Kazakhstan, Autumn travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Oskemen Airport01:05 BarBQ02:47 Cafe Bavaria05:55 Markakol Lake07:44 Cafe interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OskemenTravel #KazakhstanAutumn #KatonKaragay #AltaiMountains #UstKamenogorsk #CentralAsiaTravel #BudgetTravelKZ #ONAYTransit #Beshbarmak #MarkakolLake #EastKazakhstan #IndustrialHeritage #SovietHistory #AltaiNature #KazakhstanLife #TravelTipsKZ #NomadicRoots #GoldenAutumn https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

A crisp September morning in Oskemen. Aigerim checks the air quality, takes the ONAY bus to meet her driver Yerlan, and shares a traditional beshbarmak breakfast before driving toward the Kazakh Altai. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Zhastar Park, Cafe Bavaria, barBQ, Bukhtarma Reservoir, Ulangabulak, Katon-Karagay National Park. Covered: Oskemen transit and daily costs, Altai excursion planning, Local food and pricing, Industrial city atmosphere, Mountain driving logistics. Chapters:00:00 Oskemen Airport01:41 Zhastar Park03:59 Ulangabulak07:55 Katon-Karagay National Park11:13 Restaurant interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KazakhstanTravel #Oskemen #EastKazakhstan #KatonKaragay #AltaiMountains #TravelPodcast #CentralAsia #AutumnInKazakhstan #LocalFood #Beshbarmak #CulturalHeritage #OldBelievers #NatureLovers #SoloTravel #BudgetTravel #KazakhAltai #TravelTips #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim starts a crisp September day in Oskemen, checking the air quality before meeting her driver. We discuss the ONAY transit system, local food costs, and the golden window for exploring the Kazakh Altai. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Strelka, Zhastar Park, Cafe Bavaria, Left Bank Complex, Galirad Hotel, Zarya district, Katon-Karagay National Park, Bukhtarma Reservoir. Covered: Oskemen daily life, ONAY transit system, Katon-Karagay excursion planning, Local food costs, Industrial city atmosphere, Air quality monitoring. Chapters:00:00 Oskemen Airport03:22 Zhastar Park08:00 Katon-Karagay National Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KazakhstanTravel #Oskemen #EastKazakhstan #AltaiMountains #KatonKaragay #CentralAsiaTravel #SteppeLife #TravelPodcast #AigerimSerik #Beshbarmak #OnayApp #AutumnInKazakhstan #IrtyshRiver #NomadicHeritage #SustainableTravel #KazakhstanNature #BudgetTravelAsia #LocalFoodGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Day seven in Oskemen. The golden autumn window opens for the Kazakh Altai. I walk the Strelka, check the air quality, and plan the Katon-Karagay trip with driver Yerlan. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Strelka, Cafe Bavaria, East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore, Left Bank Complex, Zarya district, Tsentralny district. Covered: Oskemen daily life, Altai excursion planning, Local transit systems, Industrial city atmosphere, Seasonal food prices. Chapters:00:00 Strelka01:36 Tsentralny district03:44 East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore05:53 Rain07:15 Bus A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KazakhstanTravel #Oskemen #KatonKaragay #AltaiMountains #CentralAsia #TravelBudget #SteppeLife #AutumnInKazakhstan #IrtyshRiver #SovietLegacy #MountainDriving #LocalFood #Beshbarmak #NomadicHistory #UstKamenogorsk #EastKazakhstan #TravelTips #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim settles into her Oskemen base, navigates the new ONAY transit system, and finalizes logistics for the Kazakh Altai excursions before the winter snows close the passes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Tsentralny District, Zarya District, East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore, Strelka, Left Bank Complex, barBQ. Covered: Oskemen daily life, transit systems, museum visits, local food costs, excursion planning. Chapters:00:00 Oskemen Airport01:54 Zarya District03:10 Strelka04:58 BarBQ06:22 Park07:33 Restaurant interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oskemen #EastKazakhstan #KazakhstanTravel #AltaiMountains #KatonKaragay #CentralAsiaTravel #UstKamenogorsk #OnayTransit #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #NatureLovers #CulturalHeritage #IrtyshRiver #SteppeLife #TravelPodcast #AigerimSerik #VisitKazakhstan #OutdoorAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim rides out the last summer rain at Oskemen Airport, plans her golden-autumn excursions into the Kazakh Altai, and works out what a week of day trips will actually cost before the passes close. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Cafe Bavaria, Katon-Karagay National Park, Berel burial mounds, Lake Markakol, Rakhman Springs, Bukhtarma river, Galirad Hotel, Serebro. Covered: Altai trip planning and costs, Industrial history of Oskemen, Rainy day logistics, Autumn season timing, Local food and drink prices. Chapters:00:00 Oskemen Airport05:39 Bukhtarma river06:52 Left Bank complex A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KazakhstanTravel #Oskemen #UstKamenogorsk #KatonKaragay #BerelMounds #KazakhAltai #AltaiMountains #MarkakolLake #RakhmanSprings #EastKazakhstan #GoldenAutumn #TravelKazakhstan #OldBelievers #Bukhtarma #AltaiHoney #CentralAsiaTravel #AutumnTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Constitution Day in Oskemen: Aigerim watches the City Day finale from the airport's hilltop, eats a festival watermelon, and plans her golden-autumn assault on the Kazakh Altai before the passes close. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Galirad Hotel, Regional Museum of History and Local Lore, Khalifa Altai Mosque, Strelka, Katon-Karagay National Park, Berel, Markakol Lake, Rakhman Springs. Covered: Altai gateway planning, Oskemen airport practicalities, Constitution Day atmosphere, Local food and costs, Excursion planning to Katon-Karagay, Markakol, Rakhman Springs. Chapters:00:00 Oskemen Airport01:53 Strelka03:21 Airport interior05:09 Airport exterior dusk06:36 Berel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oskemen #Kazakhstan #Altai #ConstitutionDay #CityDay #EastKazakhstan #KatonKaragay #BerelMounds #MarkakolLake #KazakhAltai #TravelKazakhstan #KazakhstanTravel #OskemenAirport #GoldenAutumn #AltaiMountains #CentralAsiaTravel #Beshbarmak #ExploreKazakhstan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim arrives in Oskemen, the gateway to the Kazakh Altai, on the eve of Constitution Day. She navigates the worn arrivals hall, shares a taxi into the city, and plans her autumn basecamp for exploring Katon-Karagay, Markakol Lake and the Berel burial mounds. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Oskemen Airport, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Galirad Hotel, East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore, Strelka, barBQ, Zhastar Park, Hill of State Symbols, Khalifa Altai Mosque, Muhammadi Mosque. Covered: arrival logistics, ONAY bus fare system, East Kazakhstan Regional Museum and Berel gold, Altai gateway planning, Constitution Day eve atmosphere, local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Oskemen Airport00:59 Airport02:16 Galirad Hotel03:20 East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore05:22 Strelka06:34 BarBQ07:44 Hill of State Symbols A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oskemen #OskemenAirport #EastKazakhstan #KazakhAltai #KatonKaragay #MarkakolLake #BerelMounds #RakhmanSprings #KazakhstanTravel #TravelKazakhstan #AltaiMountains #ConstitutionDay #GoldenAutumn #NomadLife #CentralAsia #SilkRoad #ONAY #IrtyshRiver https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim spends her final full day in Semey: a morning walk along the Irtysh, a slow lunch of beshbarmak, sorting her onward travel, and an evening at the nuclear memorial as the city prepares for August 29. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Irtysh Embankment, Semey Bridge, Green Bazaar, Столовая #1, Chechil Семей, Abai Literary Memorial Museum, Global Coffee, Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing. Covered: Semey final day reflections, Nuclear test legacy and memorial, Local food: beshbarmak, sharbuz, kurt, Irtysh riverfront and city walking, Practical residency: SIM, bank, IIN, Literary heritage: Abai museum. Chapters:00:00 River at morning01:00 Green Bazaar02:44 Chechil Семей04:15 Abai Literary Memorial Museum05:35 Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing06:58 Pizzoli08:19 Night city street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #Kazakhstan #Semipalatinsk #NuclearLegacy #IrtyshRiver #Beshbarmak #AbaiKunanbayev #TravelKazakhstan #CentralAsia #KazakhFood #GreenBazaar #NuclearTestsMemorial #KazakhstanHistory #SemeyGuide #Kurchatov #Polygon #DayAgainstNuclearTests #KazakhTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On her last full day in Semey, Aigerim walks the Irtysh embankment, visits the Abai museum one more time, and prepares for the August 29 International Day against Nuclear Tests. She reflects on the city's post-industrial identity, eats a final beshbarmak, and looks ahead to the Kurchatov Polygon trip. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Irtysh embankment, Green Bazaar, Dostoevsky house-museum, Semey Bridge, Abai Museum, Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing, Столовая #1, Pizzoli. Covered: Nuclear test legacy, Semey final reflections, Local food and market, Kurchatov trip preparation, City identity and memory. Chapters:00:00 Green Bazaar01:51 Dostoevsky house-museum03:17 Abai Museum04:11 Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing05:29 Pizzoli06:47 Kurchatov08:31 Rooms Hotel Semey A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #KazakhstanTravel #NuclearTestLegacy #Polygon #Kurchatov #AbaiKunanbayev #DostoevskyMuseum #GreenBazaar #IrtyshRiver #CentralAsiaTravel #Semipalatinsk #TravelKazakhstan #Beshbarmak #SteppeLife #KazakhCulture #RememberingThePolygon https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On the day Kazakhstan votes in its first Kurultai elections, Aigerim walks Semey's riverside, watches the city deliberate, and reflects on civic memory, nuclear legacy, and the cost of daily life in this steppe city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Irtysh embankment, Abai Street, Global Coffee, Beibitshilik Island, Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing, Stolovaya #1, Halyk Bank branch, Nevzorov Museum. Covered: Election day atmosphere in Semey, Nuclear legacy and civic memory, Practical residency: SIM, bank, IIN, Local food and cost of living, Irtysh riverfront and city walking. Chapters:00:00 Irtysh embankment01:47 Semey02:44 Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing04:03 Beeline shop05:08 Halyk Bank branch06:15 Pizzoli07:15 Apartment balcony A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #KazakhstanTravel #KurultaiElections #Semipalatinsk #NuclearTestSite #IrtyshRiver #KazakhstanPolitical #TravelKazakhstan #SemeyDayTrip #KazakhstanCosts #KaspiBank #IIN #TravelVlog #SteppeCity #KazakhstanHistory #AbaiRegion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim is in Semey on the eve of the Kurultai elections. She walks the Irtysh embankment, visits the new Square of State Symbols, reflects on the city's civic memory, and gives a practical rundown of banking, SIM cards, and costs in Semey. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Pana Unique Semey, Global Coffee, Semey Bridge, Square of State Symbols, Dostoevsky House-Museum, Abai Literary Memorial Museum, Столовая #1, Nevzorov Family Museum of Fine Arts. Covered: Elections and civic life, Rail and river travel, Museum visits, Banking and SIM setup, Local food and cost, Nuclear legacy reflection. Chapters:00:00 Pana Unique Semey01:52 Square of State Symbols02:59 Dostoevsky House-Museum04:30 Nevzorov Family Museum of Fine Arts06:27 Chechil Семей07:31 Green Bazaar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #Kazakhstan #Semipalatinsk #Kurultai #ElectionDay #IrtyshRiver #Dostoevsky #Abai #NevzorovMuseum #KazakhTravel #CentralAsia #Kaspi #SimCard #TravelKazakhstan #PolygonLegacy #Beshbarmak #MelonSeason #CivicMemory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On the eve of Kazakhstan's first Kurultai elections, Aigerim walks Semey's Irtysh embankment, visits the new Square of State Symbols, and reflects on what civic memory means in a city shaped by the nuclear test site. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Global Coffee, Irtysh Embankment, Beibitshilik Island, Square of State Symbols, Dostoevsky House-Museum, Green Bazaar, Abai Literary Memorial Museum, Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing. Covered: Semey walk, Elections context, Civic memory, Abai heritage, Practical residency, Melon season. Chapters:00:00 Irtysh Embankment00:58 Beibitshilik Island01:57 Dostoevsky House-Museum03:35 Green Bazaar04:59 Abai Literary Memorial Museum06:12 Столовая #107:15 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #Kazakhstan #Semipalatinsk #Abai #Dostoevsky #IrtyshRiver #NuclearTestSite #KazakhstanElections #ConstitutionDay #KazakhFood #CentralAsiaTravel #TravelKazakhstan #Kurchatov #Polygon #GreenBazaar #KazakhCulture #NomadLife #SamrukTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On day six in Semey, Aigerim takes the planned day trip to Zhidebai-Borili, the museum-reserve of Abai Kunanbayev. She walks the steppe, sees the manuscripts, and reflects on the poet's philosophy of temperance against the backdrop of the nuclear test site's legacy. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Zhidebai-Borili, Abai Museum, Semey Bridge, Discovery coffee, Сарыарқа (Saryarka Restaurant), Pana Unique Semey, Irtysh embankment. Covered: Zhidebai-Borili museum-reserve, Abai Kunanbayev literary heritage, Steppe landscape and nature, Day trip logistics and costs from Semey, Reflection on nuclear test legacy vs. literary legacy. Chapters:00:00 Zhidebai-Borili01:28 Quiet museum room interior03:51 Countryside guesthouse, wind06:44 Irtysh embankment08:46 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KazakhstanTravel #Semey #AbaiRegion #ZhidebaiBorili #AbaiKunanbayev #KazakhLiterature #SteppeLife #CentralAsiaTravel #KazakhstanHistory #NuclearTestSite #Semipalatinsk #TravelKazakhstan #Beshbarmak #KazakhCulture #IrtyshRiver #DayTripSemey #SilkRoadTravel #Kazakhstan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Day five in Semey. Aigerim walks the Irtysh embankment before the rain, visits the Green Bazaar for kurt and horse sausage, and reflects on the nuclear Polygon's legacy as Constitution Day approaches. She plans the Kurchatov trip and pays ₸2,200 for beshbarmak at a local stolovaya. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Semey Bridge, Green Bazaar, Discovery coffee, Dostoevsky House-Museum, Abai Museum, Столовая #1, Abai Theatre. Covered: Nuclear test legacy, Irtysh riverfront, Literary heritage, Local food and market, Practical travel costs, Kurchatov trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Semey Bridge01:51 Discovery coffee03:46 Dostoevsky House-Museum05:53 Столовая #107:20 Abai Theatre08:44 Cafe10:17 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #Semipalatinsk #KazakhstanTravel #IrtyshRiver #GreenBazaar #Dostoevsky #Abai #NuclearTestSite #Polygon #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan #SovietHistory #TravelDiaries #Kurchatov #Beshbarmak #ConstitutionDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Day four in Semey. Aigerim walks the nuclear test victims' memorial in the rain, revisits the Dostoevsky and Abai museums, eats at Столовая #1 and Chechil Семей, sorts out her Kaspi payments and SIM, and plans the Kurchatov Polygon day trip. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Irtysh River Embankment, Semey Bridge, Discovery coffee, Abai Literary Memorial Museum, Dostoevsky House-Museum, Jusan Bank, Chechil Семей, Rooms Hotel Semey. Covered: Nuclear test site legacy and Memorial, Literary heritage in Semey, Practical banking and SIM setup, Local food and costs in Semey, Planning the Polygon day trip. Chapters:01:29 Abai Literary Memorial Museum02:55 Jusan Bank04:13 Rooms Hotel Semey05:30 Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing06:51 Quiet city street at night in rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #KazakhstanTravel #NuclearTestSite #Polygon #Kurchatov #AbaiMuseum #DostoevskyHouse #GreenBazaar #IrtyshRiver #Semipalatinsk #CentralAsiaTravel #KazakhstanHistory #TravelKazakhstan #Stolovaya #KaspiApp #SemeyBridge #August30 #DayAgainstNuclearTests https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Day three in Semey. Aigerim walks the steppe memorial for nuclear test victims, visits the Abai and Dostoevsky house museums again for the details, and ends the evening on the Irtysh embankment as a thunderstorm rolls in. Plus practical notes on the Kurchatov trip and local banking. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Rooms Hotel Semey, Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing, Столовая #1, F.M. Dostoevsky House-Museum, Abai Literary Memorial Museum, Green Bazaar, Irtysh Bridge, Chechil Семей. Covered: Nuclear test site legacy and memorial, Dostoevsky and Abai house museums, Local food and prices in Semey, Kurchatov Polygon day trip planning, Practical banking and SIM setup (Kaspi, IIN). Chapters:00:00 Irtysh Bridge03:50 Abai Literary Memorial Museum07:06 Chechil Семей08:00 Beeline A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #Kazakhstan #KazakhstanTravel #CentralAsia #Semipalatinsk #NuclearTestSite #Dostoevsky #Abai #IrtyshRiver #TravelKazakhstan #Steppe #SemeyGuide #Kurchatov #Polygon #RoadTripKazakhstan #KazakhFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim walks the Irtysh embankment in Semey, visits the Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing, and plans her trip to the former Polygon. She reflects on the city's post-nuclear identity, literary heritage, and the practical side of living in a place that refuses to forget. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing, Green Bazaar, Jusan Банк, Gorodskaya Kofeynya, Dostoevsky House-Museum, Stolovaya #1, Irtysh River. Covered: Nuclear test legacy and memorials, Local food and market culture, Practical residency steps (bank, SIM), River embankment and city rhythm, Planning trips to the Polygon, Literary heritage reflections. Chapters:00:00 Monument to Victims of Nuclear Testing01:29 Green Bazaar02:57 Cafe04:37 Dostoevsky House-Museum05:29 Gorodskaya Kofeynya06:29 Cafeteria A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #Kazakhstan #CentralAsiaTravel #NuclearHistory #IrtyshRiver #TestSite #KazakhCulture #TravelKazakhstan #Semipalatinsk #Kurchatov #Polygon #KazakhFood #Beshbarmak #GreenBazaar #Dostoevsky #Abai #TravelGuide #Steppe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim arrives in Semey after a long drive from Taldykorgan, crossing the steppe and the Irtysh. She reflects on the city's literary legacy of Abai and Dostoevsky, the nuclear test site history, and the practicalities of settling into a new base for exploring the Polygon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Semey, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Semey Bridge, Abai Literary Memorial Museum, Dostoevsky House-Museum, Green Bazaar, Discovery Coffee, Nevzorov Family Museum of Fine Arts. Covered: Semey arrival logistics, Literary heritage (Abai, Dostoevsky), Nuclear test site history and memory, Practical relocation steps (IIN, banking), Local food and costs, Planning Polygon day trip. Chapters:00:00 Semey Bridge01:12 Green Bazaar03:21 Abai Literary Memorial Museum05:16 Market07:13 Nevzorov Family Museum of Fine Arts A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semey #KazakhstanTravel #AbaiRegion #SemipalatinskTestSite #NuclearLegacy #DostoevskyExile #AbaiKunanbayev #IrtyshRiver #RoadTripKazakhstan #CentralAsiaTravel #KazakhLiterature #PolygonMuseum #Kurchatov #SemeyBridge #Beshbarmak #KazakhstanHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On my last full day in Taldykorgan, a power cut reshapes the afternoon, the bazaar glows by late light, and I say goodbye over a final beshbarmak. A quiet, practical episode about the rhythm of summer in a provincial Kazakh city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Olivia Cafe, Abai Avenue, M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History, Taldykorgan bazaar, Restoran Zangar, Zhastar Park, Semey. Covered: power cut and city rhythm, local history museum, market and food, practical travel costs, banking and bookings, departure preparations. Chapters:00:00 Olivia Cafe01:24 M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History02:58 Abai Avenue04:39 Semey05:30 Zhastar Park06:59 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taldykorgan #KazakhstanTravel #Zhetysu #CentralAsiaTravel #TravelPodcast #PowerCut #Beshbarmak #Kazy #LocalHistory #Museum #Semey #TrainTravel #KaspiBank #HalykBank #NomadLife #SteppeLife #DzungarianAlatau #KazakhCuisine https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim spends her final full day in Taldykorgan before heading to Semey. She visits the Zhansugurov Literary Museum, reflects on the region's apple heritage, and plans her train journey northeast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Olivia Cafe, Ilyas Zhansugurov Literary Museum, Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Restoran Zangar, Arbat, M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History, Hessen Pub, Zhetysu monument. Covered: Literary museum visit, Local food and produce, Train travel planning, Farewell reflections, Provincial city life. Chapters:00:00 Olivia Cafe02:15 Central Park of Culture and Leisure03:24 Restoran Zangar04:37 Arbat05:37 Hessen Pub06:39 Zhetysu monument A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taldykorgan #KazakhstanTravel #ZhetysuRegion #IlyasZhansugurov #SemeyBound #Beshbarmak #SieversApple #CentralParkTaldykorgan #KazakhCulture #DzungarianAlatau #KazakhFood #TrainTravelKazakhstan #KaspiApp #SevenRivers #Kazakhstan #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim takes a day trip into the Dzungarian Alatau to find the wild Sievers apple, the ancestor of the domesticated apple. She visits a national park, eats lunch, and reflects on the journey northeast as her time in Taldykorgan winds down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Dzungarian Alatau, Zhongar-Alatau National Park, Burkhan-Bulak waterfall, Zhasylkol lake, Kabanbai village, Zhetysu Monument, Zhastar Park. Covered: Wild apples and Sievers apple search, Zhongar-Alatau National Park scenery and logistics, Dzungarian Alatau day trip driving and costs, Provincial city reflections and rhythm, Onward travel planning to Semey. Chapters:00:00 Dzungarian Alatau02:30 Burkhan-Bulak waterfall04:07 Taldykorgan06:03 Zhetysu Monument08:01 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kazakhstan #Taldykorgan #Zhetysu #DzungarianAlatau #ZhongarAlatau #SieversApple #WildApple #AppleAncestor #KazakhstanTravel #CentralAsia #Almaty #NationalPark #HikingKazakhstan #KazakhCuisine #BurkhanBulak #SevenRivers #TravelDiaries #Steppe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On day seven in Taldykorgan, Aigerim walks the evening school-supply fair on the Arbat, explores local costs and the city's quieter streets, and plans her final day-trip into the Dzungarian Alatau before Constitution Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Arbat, Zhansugurov Palace of Culture, Ilyas Zhansugurov Literary Museum, Biken Rimova Drama Theater, Alym, Zhetysu Monument, Zhongar-Alatau National Park. Covered: School supply fair, Dzungarian Alatau trip planning, Taldykorgan evening atmosphere, Regional history and culture, Practical travel costs and logistics. Chapters:00:00 Arbat02:05 Zhongar-Alatau National Park04:22 Quiet residential street05:38 Alym06:45 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taldykorgan #ZhetysuRegion #KazakhstanTravel #SchoolFair #DzhungarianAlatau #SieversApple #CentralAsia #TravelKazakhstan #Arbat #ConstitutionDayKZ #LocalLife #KazakhFood #Beshbarmak https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On day six in Taldykorgan, Aigerim visits the regional museum to see the Golden Man copy, explores the city's Soviet-era architecture, and reflects on the Zhetysu region's identity ahead of Constitution Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History, Abai Avenue, Zhansugurov Palace of Culture, Coffee Tree, Zhetysu Monument, Zhastar Park, Akimat quarter, Dzungarian Alatau. Covered: provincial city life, regional museum and history, golden man and Saka culture, Kazakh food and market culture, seasonal rhythm and festival planning, wild apples and nature. Chapters:00:00 M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History00:53 Dzungarian Alatau03:48 Coffee Tree05:37 Akimat quarter06:46 City park07:45 Taldykorgan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taldykorgan #ZhetysuRegion #KazakhstanTravel #GoldenMan #RegionalMuseum #SevenRivers #KazakhCulture #CentralAsia #TravelKazakhstan #KazakhCuisine #Kazy #Beshbarmak #AppleSearch #SieversApple #ZhongarAlatau #ConstitutionDay #ProvincialLife #SteppeStories https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim takes a day trip from Taldykorgan to Altyn-Emel National Park, hunting for the Singing Dune and ancient petroglyphs, then returns for a final evening in the city's parks, reflecting on the region's history and the practical costs of exploring Zhetysu. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Altyn-Emel National Park, Singing Dune, Zhetysu Region, Zhastar Park, M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History, Olivia Cafe, Coffee Tree, Abai Avenue. Covered: Altyn-Emel National Park day trip, Singing Dune experience, Zhetysu history and identity, Travel costs and logistics in Kazakhstan, Local parks and museums in Taldykorgan, Onward travel planning to Semey. Chapters:00:00 Altyn-Emel National Park02:28 Singing Dune03:53 Taldykorgan05:02 Zhastar Park06:19 M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History07:30 Coffee Tree A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AltynEmel #SingingDune #KazakhstanTravel #Zhetysu #SevenRivers #Taldykorgan #SteppeLife #NationalParkKazakhstan #TravelCentralAsia #SakaGold #WildApples #KazakhstanHistory #DayTripTaldykorgan #LocalCosts #TravelPodcast #KaspiApp #SilkRoad #ConstitutionDayKazakhstan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On day four in Taldykorgan, Aigerim walks the evening Arbat during the back-to-school fair, discovers the town's seasonal rhythm, tries Kazy sausage at a local cafe, and plans her escape to the Singing Dune. A quiet episode about provincial life, harvest, and the countdown to Constitution Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Arbat, Zhansugurov Palace of Culture, Alfark cafe, Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zhongar-Alatau National Park, Altyn-Emel National Park, St. John the Theologian cathedral. Covered: School fair and seasonal rhythm, Kazy and local cafe food, Provincial living costs, Dzungarian Alatau trip planning, Altyn-Emel Singing Dune, Constitution Day countdown. Chapters:00:00 Arbat01:02 School fair crowd03:20 Central Park of Culture and Leisure05:44 Apartment interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kazakhstan #Taldykorgan #Zhetysu #CentralAsiaTravel #KazakhstanTravel #AltynEmel #SingingDune #DzungarianAlatau #KazakhFood #SchoolFair #ConstitutionDay #TravelKazakhstan #SieversApple #ProvincialLife #AutumnInKazakhstan #TravelPodcast #BackToSchool https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim explores Taldykorgan's bazaar, hunts for the Sievers apple, and plans a trip to Altyn-Emel National Park. She also covers local costs, the Taza Kazakhstan campaign, and the rhythm of provincial life in Zhetysu. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Old bazaar, M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum, Abai Avenue, Zhansugurov Palace of Culture, Ilyas Zhansugurov Literary Museum, Zhetysu Monument, Coffee Tree, Kaspi Bank. Covered: Bazaar and produce, Apple search, Museums and history, Local costs and banking, Seasonal rhythm, Day trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Old bazaar02:25 M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum04:07 Coffee Tree07:20 Central Park08:49 Taldykorgan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kazakhstan #Taldykorgan #Zhetysu #AltynEmel #SingingDune #SieversApple #WildApple #ZhongarAlatau #Museum #Beshbarmak #Bazaar #ProvincialLife #CentralAsiaTravel #KazakhTravel #DzungarianAlatau #TurkSib #KaspiBank https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Day two in Taldykorgan. Aigerim explores the old bazaar, visits the poet Ilyas Zhansugurov's literary museum, and walks off lunch in the new Zhastar Park. Along the way, she unpacks the Zhetysu region's 'seven rivers' identity, figures out how far her money goes here, and hears about an upcoming Kazakh wrestling tournament. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History, Ilyas Zhansugurov Literary Museum, Restoran Zangar, Zhastar Park, Coffee Tree, Zhetysu Monument, Old Bazaar, Zhastar Sports Palace. Covered: Provincial city life and rhythm, Zhetysu history and identity, Regional museums and local culture, Late summer food and produce, Practical costs and daily budgeting, Sport and local events (wrestling). Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:36 Old Bazaar02:16 M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History04:19 Zhastar Park06:14 City park07:31 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taldykorgan #ZhetysuRegion #KazakhstanTravel #TravelKazakhstan #CentralAsiaTravel #SilkRoadTravel #Beshbarmak #KazakhFood #IlyasZhansugurov #MuseumVisit #ProvincialLife #KazakhCulture #SevenRivers #DzungarianAlatau #QazaqKuresi #OldBazaar #ZhastarPark #Kazakhstan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim drives northeast from Almaty to Taldykorgan, the working capital of Zhetysu Region. She checks into a Soviet-era hotel, walks the main avenue, visits the regional museum, and eats her first beshbarmak in the provinces, all while a storm warning and a football match hang over the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Royal Petrol Hotel, Abai Avenue, Zhansugurov Palace of Culture, Ilyas Zhansugurov Literary Museum, M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History, Coffee Tree, Zhetysu Monument, Old Town bazaar quarter. Covered: Provincial city life, Zhetysu history, Regional museum, Local food, Arrival logistics, Weather and fire risk. Chapters:00:00 Highway road noise, wind01:30 Abai Avenue03:07 Zhetysu Monument04:15 M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History05:04 Old Town bazaar quarter06:10 Market square07:23 City night, wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taldykorgan #KazakhstanTravel #ZhetysuRegion #TravelKazakhstan #Semirechye #CentralAsia #Beshbarmak #KazakhFood #SovietArchitecture #AlmatyToTaldykorgan #RoadTripKazakhstan #DzungarianAlatau #KazakhCulture #OffTheBeatenPath #KazakhstanHistory #SevenRivers #TravelVlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On her last full day in Almaty, Aigerim reflects on the city's apple identity, shares final practical tips for new arrivals, and prepares for her overnight train to Semey. She explores the quiet corners of Panfilov Park, enjoys one last feast at Sandyq, and gazes at the mountains one final time. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Raiymbek batyr station, Green Bazaar, Zhibek Zholy, Panfilov Park, Museum of Musical Instruments, Abai Opera Theatre, Auyl, Medeu district. Covered: Last day reflections, Practical cost recap, Overnight train to Semey, Festival scene final look, Apple culture, City identity. Chapters:00:00 Zhibek Zholy01:50 Raiymbek batyr station02:43 Market hall04:09 Panfilov Park06:03 Green Bazaar07:14 Golden Square08:00 Gorky Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almaty #Kazakhstan #AlmatyTravel #KazakhstanTravel #CentralAsia #TravelPodcast #AigerimSerik #TrainTravel #OvernightTrain #AbaiOpera #GreenBazaar #KokTobe #TransIliAlatau #KazakhFood #Beshbarmak #Dombra #NomadLife #SemeyBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On her final full day in Almaty, Aigerim visits the Aport apple museum, climbs Kok Tobe hill for a last look at the city and mountains, and books her onward train to Semey while reflecting on what makes this city tick. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Green Bazaar, Almaly Station, Astana Hotel, Honest Coffeehouse, Kok Tobe hill, Central Stadium, Central State Museum, Zenkov Cathedral. Covered: Aport apple history and museum, Kok Tobe hill and city views, Walking trail up Kok Tobe, Booking trains via Kaspi app, Golden Square cafe scene, Reflections on final day in Almaty. Chapters:00:00 Green Bazaar01:06 Museum echo02:32 Honest Coffeehouse04:00 Central Stadium05:23 Funfair07:06 Six Coffee+Wine08:20 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almaty #KokTobe #AportApple #AlmatyTravel #Kazakhstan #CentralAsia #GoldenSquare #TravelKazakhstan #AlmatyFood #KaspiApp #TrainTravel #Semey #AppleMuseum #AlmatyViews #HonestCoffeehouse #SixCoffeeWine #SoloTravel #SteppeLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On day five in Almaty, Aigerim hunts for the legendary Aport apple, checks out the ongoing ALMA LOVE festival, and takes in the city's surprisingly affordable high culture. She also figures out how to book her onward train tickets east and reflects on what makes this former capital tick. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Green Bazaar, Golden Square, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, Zhibek Zholy (Arbat), Six Coffee+Wine, Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre. Covered: Almaty food culture, Performing arts and pricing, Festival and event scene, Domestic rail booking and costs, City identity and history. Chapters:00:00 Golden Square02:06 City park03:37 Six Coffee+Wine04:40 Street06:14 Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre07:17 Auditorium09:01 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almaty #KazakhstanTravel #AportApple #GreenBazaar #AlmaLoveFestival #AlmatyBallet #TrainTravelKazakhstan #AlmatyNightlife #CentralAsia #BudgetTravel #SilkRoad #DombraMusic #AbaiOpera #GoldenSquareAlmaty #TienShan #KazakhFood #TravelPodcast #AlmatyCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

On day four, Aigerim navigates the Green Bazaar's dairy maze, dives into the Kaspi app's world, and plans her escape from the city by rail. She also gets the lowdown on the Kanye West concert frenzy and the LRT construction chaos, all while sipping coffee at a local café. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Green Bazaar, Almaly metro station, Halyk Bank, Golden Square, Wine Cafe & Shop, Almaty-2 railway station, Astana Hotel. Covered: Banking and apps, Local food and markets, Public transit and construction, Event planning and tickets, Onward travel and logistics, Rainy day activities. Chapters:00:00 Green Bazaar02:22 Halyk Bank03:55 Almaty-2 railway station05:17 Astana Hotel06:33 Train station concourse07:35 Hotel lobby08:24 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almaty #KazakhstanTravel #GreenBazaar #KaspiApp #KanyeWest #ParkLive2026 #AlmatyMetro #ONAYCard #AlmatyFood #CentralAsia #TrainTravel #GoldenSquare #WineCafeShop #AstanaHotel #AlmatyRain #SummerInAlmaty #AportApple https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Day three in Almaty and I finally head for the hills. I take the bus to Medeu, ride the gondola up to Shymbulak, and figure out the cost of a mountain day. Plus a look at the city's apple identity and a stop at the Green Bazaar for a taste of the season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Medeu, Shymbulak, Green Bazaar, Sensilyo Coffee, Sandyq, Gorky Park, Zhibek Zholy, Ile-Alatau National Park. Covered: Mountains and outdoor day trips, Mountain logistics and costs, Almaty food and market culture, Daily costs and budgeting, Apple history and city identity, Public transport and construction updates. Chapters:00:00 Medeu01:46 Shymbulak03:31 Green Bazaar05:37 Sandyq07:05 Ile-Alatau National Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almaty #KazakhstanTravel #Medeu #Shymbulak #GreenBazaar #AportApple #TravelKazakhstan #CentralAsia #AlmatyMountains #Beshbarmak #OnayCard #AlmatyFood #TransIliAlatau #KazakhstanLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Day two in Almaty, and I'm trading the market's fruit stalls for the city's green heart and underground art scene. Today we're getting practical with metro and buses, but also tracking down what this city does in high summer — from a massive youth festival to the rumours about Kanye's show. Plus, a stop at the opera house ticket window because apparently culture here costs the same as a coffee. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre, Zhibek Zholy, Panfilov Park, Golden Square, Sandyq, Qaimaq. Covered: festival coverage, public transit, cultural venues pricing, daily budget, city orientation, preparing for mountain trips. Chapters:00:00 City avenue00:51 Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre02:02 Golden Square03:02 Zhibek Zholy04:50 City park06:06 Qaimaq07:49 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almaty #Kazakhstan #AlmatyTravel #KazakhstanTravel #CentralAsia #AlmaLove2026 #KanyeWest #KanyeAlmaty #SovietModernism #AlmatyMetro #TravelOnBudget #SilkRoad #TienShan #Steppe #AbaiOpera #AlmatyFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/

Aigerim Serik lands in Almaty on a hot August day and walks through the practical essentials of starting life in Kazakhstan: airport to city, registration, banking with Kaspi, getting a SIM, and first impressions of the apple city under the Tien Shan. She shares real prices, real districts, and the first taste of summer markets and festival buzz. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Kazakhstan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Kazakhstan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Kazakhstan Travel Podcast with Aigerim Serik. Aigerim Serik is in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Places in this episode: Almaty International Airport, Almaly district, Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park, Kok Tobe hill, Masanchi Street market, Zhibek Zholy (Arbat), Coffe Roots. Covered: Arrival logistics, Banking and mobile, First impressions of Almaty, Markets and food, Local transport basics. Chapters:00:00 Almaty International Airport02:26 Almaly district03:45 Cafe terrace04:30 Green Bazaar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlmatyTravel #AlmatyLiving #Kazakhstan #KazakhstanTravel #AlmatyAirport #KaspiBank #ONAYCard #GreenBazaar #PanfilovPark #ZenkovCathedral #KokTobe #AportApple #AlmatyFestivals #KanyeWestAlmaty #ParkLiveAlmaty #Beshbarmak #SamsaAlmaty #CentralAsiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/kazakhstan/