Hear about travel to Central Asia or the ‘Stans as the Amateur Traveler talks to Megan Cox from Meg the Rolling Egg about her trip to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

Why should you go to Central Asia?

Meg says, “Whilst there was , ‘Oh my God, this place is amazing. I don’t know why people aren’t talking about it more. I don’t know why people aren’t coming here more often.’ It has something for everyone. It’s really just a beautiful place to go. So I felt like I wanted to promote a little bit.”

Day 1-3: Almaty, Kazakhstan

• Day 1: Arrive in Almaty. Explore the city:
• Wander the streets and parks.
• Visit Ascension Cathedral (a stunning yellow Orthodox church).
• Attend a performance at the Abay Opera House.
• Try Georgian food, available throughout the city.

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