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.

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 room
00:36 Old Bazaar
02:16 M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History
04:19 Zhastar Park
06:14 City park
07:31 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

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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.

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, wind
01:30 Abai Avenue
03:07 Zhetysu Monument
04:16 M. Tynyshpayev Regional Museum of Local History
05:05 Old Town bazaar quarter
06:11 Market square
07:24 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

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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.

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 Zholy
01:50 Raiymbek batyr station
02:43 Market hall
04:09 Panfilov Park
06:03 Green Bazaar
07:14 Golden Square
08:00 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

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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.

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 Bazaar
01:06 Museum echo
02:32 Honest Coffeehouse
04:00 Central Stadium
05:23 Funfair
07:06 Six Coffee+Wine
08:20 Quiet room

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#Almaty #KokTobe #AportApple #AlmatyTravel #Kazakhstan #CentralAsia #GoldenSquare #TravelKazakhstan #AlmatyFood #KaspiApp #TrainTravel #Semey #AppleMuseum #AlmatyViews #HonestCoffeehouse #SixCoffeeWine #SoloTravel #SteppeLife

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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.

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 Square
02:06 City park
03:37 Six Coffee+Wine
04:40 Street
06:14 Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre
07:17 Auditorium
09:00 Quiet room

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#Almaty #KazakhstanTravel #AportApple #GreenBazaar #AlmaLoveFestival #AlmatyBallet #TrainTravelKazakhstan #AlmatyNightlife #CentralAsia #BudgetTravel #SilkRoad #DombraMusic #AbaiOpera #GoldenSquareAlmaty #TienShan #KazakhFood #TravelPodcast #AlmatyCulture

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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.

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 Bazaar
02:06 Halyk Bank
03:40 Almaty-2 railway station
05:01 Astana Hotel
06:19 Train station concourse
07:19 Hotel lobby
08:08 City evening

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#Almaty #KazakhstanTravel #GreenBazaar #KaspiApp #KanyeWest #ParkLive2026 #AlmatyMetro #ONAYCard #AlmatyFood #CentralAsia #TrainTravel #GoldenSquare #WineCafeShop #AstanaHotel #AlmatyRain #SummerInAlmaty #AportApple

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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.

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 Medeu
01:46 Shymbulak
03:32 Green Bazaar
05:14 Sandyq
06:41 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

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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.

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 avenue
00:51 Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre
02:02 Golden Square
03:01 Zhibek Zholy
04:48 City park
06:05 Qaimaq
07:48 City night

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#Almaty #Kazakhstan #AlmatyTravel #KazakhstanTravel #CentralAsia #AlmaLove2026 #KanyeWest #KanyeAlmaty #SovietModernism #AlmatyMetro #TravelOnBudget #SilkRoad #TienShan #Steppe #AbaiOpera #AlmatyFestival

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