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Probably one of the most misunderstood countries, Kazakhstan has more to offer than mankinis and toothless crones. Unfortunately, Borat did nothing for Central Asia’s cool credentials. But with two of its largest cities, Almaty & Astana seeing an influx of hip hotels, trendy bars and cool clubs, it seems Kazakhstan is on the up.
Sitting at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, coupled with its strong historical ties to Russia and a landmass bigger than that of Western Europe, Kazakhstan has plenty to offer even the most seasoned nomad.
Seasoned residents and journalists Isabelle Kallo and Elisabeth Lester scoured through Kazakhstan’s old and new capitals to find the very best of what’s on offer. Almaty, the most populous and popular city is a laid-back town, offering instant access to the mountains, and a walkable, leafy central area brimming with history. Since becoming Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana has embraced its new responsibility with ambitious plans to develop both itself and the country.
Encased in Hg2‘s sexy, sleek and discreet book, the Almaty & Astana guide is split into clear chapters allowing the reader to explore where to SLEEP, EAT, DRINK, SNACK, PARTY, and how to take in the CULTURE, SHOP or PLAY, whether it’s just for a few hours or several weeks.
Hg2 Almaty & Astana is available in guidebook form from December, on Nokia’s Symbian/Meego platforms as an app as of Christmas and is downloadable as a PDF from the website now.
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