24 HOURS IN KAZAKHSTAN! Almaty Travel Vlog

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WOW who knew Kazakhstan was so beautiful? We had a long layover in Almaty and made the most of it. Highlights include: Tricking our Uber driver to take us to Big Almaty Lake, dance partying on top of a mountain with locals, and exploring a local market with horse meat. We've used THESE travel credit cards to save $20k traveling! karaandnate.com/top-10-personal-travel-rewards-credit-card-offers-for-november-2018/
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the travel bug! We started “travel hacking” and taking more trips together and finally decided we wanted to travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and travel hacking over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this KZbin channel to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling. So we extended our 1 year trip to THREE years :) Now we have a goal of traveling to 100 countries before 2020! We are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)

[@aisuluzhaksylyk821]

I'm from Kazakhstan, and you guys honestly don't know how you're changing the perception of my country ofc in a best possible way, I absolutely love your content, keep on uploading, best wishes

[@kazakhboiii148]

Unfortunately they were only in Almaty, my point is Astana more adorable city

[@aisuluzhaksylyk821]

OnTheSameDay ololo I agree, as I am citizen of latter, but I would say that these two cities are too different to be campared on a same level.

[@princip93]

Aisulu Zhaksylyk Fortunately, they weren’t in Atyrau. No one has yet said "adorable" about our city. 😆😆

[@ivanalicky4247]

I'm from Karaganda, so please, hold my beer)

[@aisuluzhaksylyk821]

Максим Перов no need to think like that. Atyrau is adorable, except its petroleum plant

[@dongilberto8155]

Кто с Алматы, лайк)

[@r0ni047]

Не думал что найду тут таких)

[@elvilesky4279]

Им понравилось или нет? Че они там говорили...

[@alekazhani7914]

Чемть имею! Да👍

[@tatyanapak674]

Кто в Таугуле

[@nurzhanzhanarbek]

Честь имею! Вроде понравилось)

[@KristynaRomain]

The landscape of Kazakhstan looks absolutely amazing! It looks completely different than we imagined and it looks like it’s definitely worth to come there! Drone shots absolutely 🔝🔝 great job!

[@mankas2252]

Please do come! Always welcome to contact me for support here

[@kuantelman9024]

The police officer was trying to charge 1300 tenge) not 3000

[@autumn2182]

It is actually!the nature of Kazakhstan is amazing,like nowhere else you can see that beauty.

[@baguettedibi]

About horses: they are delicious (just kidding), but we don’t eat pigs, they are not like pets for us, just because of religion. I think that there always will be some kind of strange for others food in any nation

[@aiym8017]

I was born there and I just moved from there to New York

[@adamata798]

Almaty definitely is the best city in central Asia. It has really a lot to offer, I was born in Almaty,but I live in US. I really miss that amazing city. You guys need to have separate visit to Almaty (without rush). There are even more breathtaking places on mountains like Kaindy (a lake with trees), Charyn canyon, Kolsai, Altyn Emel park, restaurants and so much more.

[@lotothel7490]

Same :) , I always wondered why the vast majority of the population is Mongolian there though, that all mostly speak Russian

[@adamata798]

@@lotothel7490 , could not understand what is the relationship between Mongolians and Almaty, my comments are all about the city, there are no Mongolians in Almaty though. Will suggest you to get some geography and history books lol

[@lotothel7490]

@@adamata798 well at the time of Genghis Khan Kazakhstan was part of their home , most people there are Turkish, Russian or Mongolian. Kazakhs are descendants of the Turkic and medieval Mongol tribes. Mongolians and turks look quite similar... No need to be arrogant, I know what I'm talking about.

[@adamata798]

@@lotothel7490 , at the time of Genghis khan Mongols were minority of his empire(population was non Mongolians ruled by Mongolians minority), russians were small nation in Europe non of them were in Asia that time. Still Mongols were never residents of Almaty, they have no relationship to the city, don't confuse nowadays with something happened 1000 years ago. Mongols destroyed everything in this country, never contributed anything to Kazakhstan and nothing have to do with Almaty.

[@erturtemirbaev5207]

бишкекте болдуңузбу?

[@annaddq1388]

Every city, in Kazakhstan has its own beauty. Lovely people. Astana has its beauty in architecture, Almaty in nature, Atyrau in oil fields, Aktau - beautiful sea. I was born in between atyrau and uralsk. I Love my country so much.

[@flatspin7]

Very proud that you made it through a Kazakhstan video without a single Borat reference! Well done! Even though I thought I caught a “Naughty Naughty” from your Uber driver!

[@AbbyDee1015]

I’d say Kazakhstan is quite a bit different than it’s portrayed in Borat. How beautiful. I’m glad you two made the most of your layover. :)

[@KaraandNate]

So true😂😂

[@TimezoneJunkies]

Yes, well it is actually filmed in Romania not Kazakstan and the language they speak certainly isn't Kazakh haha!

[@Slashplite]

Borat was filmed in Romania.. they've never filmed in Kazakhstan

[@AbbyDee1015]

Timezone Junkies didn’t know that. Thanks for the info!

[@RedboRF]

lol I allways thought Borat was filmed in Detroit

[@dawnlaplante1526]

My husband and I spent 10 weeks in Almaty adopting our daughter. We loved the food and sights. Would love to go back! Thanks for reminding me how beautiful it was!

[@AnneEWilliamson]

Almaty Lake is gorgeous! I've never even heard of that lake. That is totally going on my bucket list!

[@codeunknown2761]

Try to visit mountain lake named Kolsai.Its very beautiful place)

[@darinasa4428]

omg!!! by the way, the city they visited, Almaty, is my hometown so if you want any info or if you plan to visit the city yourself just hmu!

[@公平-t3s]

How about Kaindy lake? Try to find some photos about it. That lake is real only one in the world. But far from Almaty, about 300 km

[@swanmusic1022]

Kolsay, Burabay, Markakol, Kaindy also amazing lakes. All of thes beautiful and fantastic!

[@taaneg]

Kazakhstan looks amazing! Another country to add to my list : )

[@emmamartin1122]

you should go to AMerica

[@АнсарОнгарбай-у3ь]

You should visit capital city if Kazakhstan and also Almaty

[@lovelaakhm4237]

Very cheap and very nice country to travel

[@lukrrum1564]

NOOOOO

[@lovelaakhm4237]

@AlexEastwood of course same as here NYC is very busy and Arizona is desert . Noting to do

[@abbyehrle2811]

I was adopted from Kazakhstan and amazingly got to go back a couple years ago and can’t wait to go back!! If you even have a chance to visit again I highly recommend Astana.

[@jackforpresident22]

Do you ever think about your biological family?

[@Icouldntfindabettername]

jackforpresident22 do you ever think that is really rude to ask this kind of question from random people? I guess, you don’t.

[@jackforpresident22]

Ася Бекмурад I didn't mean any offense and I'm really sorry if I hurt any feelings. I should have thought twice before asking such a personal question. I'll never do this again.

[@Icouldntfindabettername]

jackforpresident22 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@nargizarab7422]

Ася Бекмурад уухх к вам клеятся 😂

[@mscmize]

My favorite part of this video: “His name is Daewoo” 😂 😂 😂 Love you, Kara!

[@olzhask245]

Nexia 😂

[@nuralymyrzakhanov7624]

😂

[@margaretkearsey734]

That is funny. Daewoo was a Korean made automobile that probably was the worst constructed automobile to hit the planet. I have seen only one in the last 20 years. They are no longer sold in the USA.

[@paulgerg6879]

@@margaretkearsey734 They are quite common in the UK. Which probably says a lot more about my country than I am willing to admit. Kara, that was a great quote, it made me smile. :)

[@reemkhattar]

CMA hahahahahaha I was thinking maybe “dawood” ? But then I was like ooohhh :p

[@IchigoMakishev]

I was skiing in Iowa, when a guy asked me where I was from. I said KAZAKHSTAN. He said- I am so sorry for what is happening to your country. Poor bastard was so ignorant. Probably thought about Afganistan

[@DL-fh9uf]

Ichigo Makishev “poor bastard” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@IchigoMakishev]

@@DL-fh9uf I am sorry. Should have written - poor guy

[@YankeeNationalist]

Skiing in Iowa? I call bullshit.

[@Kuralai95]

Ichigo Makishev в Айова есть горы? 😝

[@IchigoMakishev]

@@YankeeNationalistsome hills, not real mountains

[@bevm7624]

I just moved to Almaty in August to work at an international school! So cool to finally be in a place that you have been and to recognize things in the city. I love to travel (so enjoy watching your videos), but this is my first time living abroad. Never expected to end up in Kazakhstan, but it has been amazing so far. :)

[@KaraandNate]

What a cool city to call home for a time!

[@maladetts]

Did you go to that lake, Bev?

[@bevm7624]

@@maladetts I have not yet but it's definitely on the list!

[@WeAreReady-WAR]

I have to add that in winter it may be dangerous to get there., because of road. So I would recommend you to choose summer for your journey.

[@josephberbner7305]

Do you work in haileybury

[@FireCracker3240]

Kazakhstan is so beautiful! Who knew? Seriously, the color of that lake was just breathtaking. That was a 24 Hour layover VERY well spent! Thank you for showing us this beautiful place! :-)

[@aruwwwka__]

FireCracker3240 Actually, it’s a lot of beautiful places, delicious foods. It’s really cheap country because really I don’t know countries where the taxi cost $4 from the airport😂 you can also read more about traditions, Also places like “Charyn Canyon” , “Kolsay” . Medeo,Shymbulak I really can forget smth,but I really fall in love😍

[@Advaitsatya]

8:11 That was a really amazing drone montage. It seems like Paradise on earth.

[@KaraandNate]

One of my faves as well!!! Glad you liked it :)

[@Advaitsatya]

Kara and Nate We all loved it :)

[@lotothel7490]

I was born in Almaty :) that mountain lake is beautiful, the video doesn't do it justice

[@kadirzhan110]

10O! :)))

[@matthewdambrisi1541]

Outstanding! Kazakhstan is on my bucket list. Glad to see you guys got to visit and show us what it’s like!

[@KaraandNate]

It definitely should be! We hope to get back and explore more someday.

[@motivator_tv]

You should go to Kolsay Lake! Google it

[@KatyaNovotochina]

You guys are amazing! I was born in Kazakhstan and so happy to hear you enjoyed the city of Almaty. If you like skiing or ice skating, you should come back to Almaty in winter time, it is great for winter sports.

[@TheCyborg94]

I love Kazakhstan! 💜🤗🇰🇿 I'm just mind blown by this country 😍🤯🇰🇿 it's beyond amazing! Lakes, sea, mountains, cities, canyons, etc. All you can ever want and need inside one country! Someone care to buy me a ticket? 😅 so I can travel there sooner. Lol. 😍🇰🇿 Greetings from Manchester, England! 🤗😍🇬🇧

[@RTimur88]

Im from Almaty, but I studied in Manchester) Write me a reply if you ever going to come i will send you my contact

[@jschro124]

I have a friend who lived there and LOVES it!! I can see why! Wow wow wow!

[@almaz7439]

Let's get one more friend there

[@assema7255]

Sorry, but im live here, it's not so good, how you can think

[@ablaydarkhanov4287]

She talking about a bit of corruption here. But it's still developing economy here

[@adinamusrepova1447]

10$ for an Uber is really expensive for our taxi tho 😂 and yeah, we don’t use seatbelts in the back, only the front seats. I’m really glad you guys had a good time, every time I watch videos about Kazakhstan from foreign youtubers I get really nervous but you guys did a greeeeaaaat job. Thank you guys so so much

[@sagemido2158]

taxi driver requested 1,300 KZT, it is 3.44$

[@didarshokov2050]

@@sagemido2158 , 1,300 KZT is a price of entry to the National Park where the lake is located

[@heathershobe3694]

How crazy!! You guys did a great job with only 24 hours!! That water was incredible and sooo beautiful. And how nice was your Uber driver🙂!! Can’t wait for the next video🤗 Stay you 😘

[@KaraandNate]

Thanks Heather! 😁💜

[@kadirzhan110]

@@KaraandNate One like! 🥺

[@adrydungscraper]

That isn't what i ever pictured Kazakhstan to look like. pretty awesome!

[@JackandGabExplore]

Same here! Who knew it was such a beautiful country!

[@proudlakerfan]

This Kazakhstan looks more interesting than Borat's Kazakhstan :) That lake is incredibly turquoise. So beautiful. Central Asia has been an eye opener, so far.

[@bauerjan7887]

That movie have nothing to do with my country

[@maladetts]

Wow, "turquoise" literally means "Turkish", as in "Turkish stone".

[@atifkhanthegreat]

it was not shot there

[@khalidmkm6264]

borat was filmed in eastern europe romania

[@pavli935]

@@maladetts Yeah it is a color of Turks and Turkic people

[@Joe_Edits]

Great to see unusual travel destinations not just like Thailand, Australia and USA. Although those are great too I really like to see a destination that is different

[@KaraandNate]

So do we 😁

[@Anonymuser0]

I definitely agree. I'm going to Almaty in May. I think Canada is also a little underrated as a travel destination. I plan on going back to Canada soon ❤. I look forward to going to Kazakhstan. 🙂

[@leahlukens6509]

It is so amazing how many different landscapes you were able to see in just 24 hours! So beautiful.

[@KaraandNate]

CRAZY!

[@yerlanaliya]

I am glad that you guys liked Kazakhstan. You saw only a small part of the beauty and sights of our country. I hope this was not your last trip to Kazakhstan. And I also want to add that you have changed the way many people think about my country. Thank you so much 😊

[@LeighAnneMarie]

I'm going to have to put Kazakhstan on my to-travel list! I had no idea it was so awesome 😍

[@adinamusrepova1447]

Leigh-Anne Marie I hope you have fun here. It’s pretty different from any western country but it’s definitely worth a visit. Only, don’t come in winter, it gets freezing cold 😂

[@LeighAnneMarie]

Addie Musrep good to know haha!

[@theancientsancients1769]

Borat will welcome you! 😁

[@Asyma88]

You are more than welcome Leigh-Anne! People are very hospitable and nice. It would be awesome if you find local friend, a student or travel blogger, they will be a great help for you in your journey and show you interesting hidden gems. I also can recommend you a hostel, the owner is super caring and nice. He takes care to all of his guests. Good luck!

[@SamatSmakov]

You must visit Astana.

[@vrose9943]

Hey guys, it’s really nice to hear that you enjoyed staying in Almaty, 🇰🇿 💙 I’m from Kazakhstan, I lived for 6 years in Almaty (now I live in Astana - capital city of KZ) and I’d never been to Big Almaty Lake 😞 I guess sometimes we just need to stop what we do for a while and enjoy our surroundings, environment, or travel and explore new world just like you two do. By the way Your drone shots were absolutely amazing! Thank you 🙏🏻 💙🇰🇿

[@abbasabbasov]

The police officer was asking for 300 more. I'm guessing 1,300 is the total fee for two people

[@krassav43g]

it was eco charge, its may seem like corruption scheme and its actually not, but officer did not give you reciept, so it was bribe after all :))))

[@grantreznor]

yes, you are right

[@rcadsoftware]

You convinced us! We must also visit Kazakhstan.

[@Eric-kf6dy]

For a 24 hour layover I must say that lake was some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen on your channel. Amazing.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Kara & Nate - Wow Kazakhstan - not a normal holiday destination - the city looked much more modern that we expected. We we're watching with real interest and we are driving across Kazakhstan from the UK as part oF.a crazy adventure we are planning. Great vlog - cant believe you managed to cram so much in, in just one day. Looking forward to the next one - Chris & Marianne 🙂 🙂

[@amya8316]

I’m just here for Kara’s sick dance moves 😂

[@xinaxran]

Same.

[@angelnaval7068]

Nate’s dance moves = bonus! #cantgetanybetterthanthat 🕺

[@jennyslatten3493]

Same 😆

[@krassav43g]

Is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Crazy_Rich_Asian]

😂💃

[@sayazhanzhamalidenova6272]

I’m living in Kazakhstan and I want to say you that I’m very glad, if you like this country. Because, I’m proud of my city, we have too many good places and I hope you had so many memories about Almaty!

[@nataliiatsko2164]

Your video is so amazing, you make my dream - to visit lake near Almaty - come true, I was working in Almaty during February and March and it was not possible to visit it because it was covered with ice. But near Almaty a lot of hiking trails to the mountains and you can climb more than 3000 meters

[@JackandGabExplore]

I've never heard of Almaty before...will have to check it out! it sounds beautiful

[@caitlinmei7454]

OMG I love Almaty Kazakhstan. I've lived there for 6 years. It's my favorite places ever and I recommend to anybody and everybody.

[@anf1ve260]

Лайк если с казахстана

[@ЛеонидЯкубович-к4щ]

И что

[@ZackZane]

KzylOrda!!

[@cho_obzori]

А у нас новый ролик! Тест продуктов из Алмаатинских магазинов! Казахстанский влог!

[@lpsfunstrawberry914]

Alikhan Medeuov ❤️🇰🇿

[@wakeuproy]

Thanks to the Airline. Kazakhstan looked beautiful. The city looks nice in the evening from the hill top. That music and dance was a surprise. The kebabs looked succulent and my mouth started watering. Great drone shots of the lake. U guys planning for Uzbekistan too?

[@juliarockwell3198]

It’s amazing to see that you guys finally made it to my birth town! I haven’t been back there in 15 years, and I am so happy you enjoyed yourselves. It’s a beautiful place full on nature, history, delicious fruit and veg, and one the most generous people I’ve ever met in my live. Kara, what you ate at the market is called ‘Lagman’, and it’s pretty traditional. It is still my favorite dish from my childhood, and it brought back so many warm memories. 🙌 Amazing video and hope you get to visit Kazakhstan again and stay there for much longer next time. P.S not everyone in Kazakhstan eats horse meat...it’s just a choice. Trust me, it doesn’t taste as bad or ‘special’ as you might think 😊

[@dastandrow3277]

Julia Rockwell take me please with you to Kazahstan;)

[@juliarockwell3198]

Dastan Drow Where are you from? If you really want to go there, there are no ‘immigration’ rules that can stop you - you can also have a really good time there with a tight budget. I would love to visit Kazakhstan as I have a very personal connection to the country, but I am also scared because if I do go there, I will never turn back! Let it be your lesson of how awesome the county really is! 😉

[@dastandrow3277]

Julia Rockwell I’m from Kazakhstan. But now I’m living in California. And don’t know when I will ready to go back.

[@Dana-qc6fd]

You two are such a lovely couple! I’m so happy you enjoyed your time spent in our motherland:) Big Almaty lake has the most spectacular views, so visiting that place was definitely a great idea. thanks for coming! btw, I know you may find it weird that we eat horse meat, but trust me, it’s delicious😂🌚 you should try it sometime) big hugs from Almaty!😊❤️❤️

[@eaglenoimoto]

Dana Subakhanberdi Horse also isn’t uncommon in many countries in Europe, including Germany, France, Italy ;)

[@Shyless2055]

I've Never imagined that Kazakhstan is too good to explore....Nice vlog K&N

[@KaraandNate]

💜🌎

[@starrcrissy7220]

That Lake was UNREAL man OMG!!!

[@ehmmmjay9907]

Wow, I had no idea Kazakhstan was so modern! I guess being the number one exporter of potassium really pays off!

[@KaraandNate]

We had no clue!

[@ehmmmjay9907]

Now it's definitely on my wish list! Thanks for the great video!

[@vivek27789]

It has also 30 billion barrels of oil reserves which accounts for 3% of total global oil reserves and is also one of the largest exporter of natural gas.

[@ErmakBrovar]

Alma Ata and Astana are modern. The rest of the country is like the rest of provincial Soviet Union.

[@tally1604]

And also of oil, gas, uranium, steel, aluminum, copper, gold, and wheat, among many many other things. For the ones I mentioned, Kazakhstan is a top 10 exporter globally. Sometimes it boggles the mind how uneducated and ignorant many people in the West are.

[@АжарСерикова-п3п]

Hi,from Kazakhstan,Astana. I hope we will come one day in Astana. If yes,just let me know,I will be extremely happy to show you around:)

[@JackandGabExplore]

Love this! Are you from Astana? What do you recommend to do there? We would love recommendations from a local :)

[@FeFeLaRoux]

That lake is beautiful! ❤️❤️

[@KaraandNate]

😍

[@zarinamirabdullayeva446]

Guys, thank you so much for visiting Almaty and enjoying it so much! Please come back once more and spend more time here! We have so so many other amazing places to see

[@armansaribayev3631]

So nice to watch vid about my motherland. Thanks . And welcome to Kazakhstan. Modern cities are Astana, Almaty, Shymkent at the same time those are biggest in population. In Kazakhstan you can see déserts, mountains, barkhans, sea, lakes, part of Syberia... But if you are short of time it is better to go to Almaty because there you can see all désert and forest, mountain and canyon, barkhans and incredible lakes and all of that for low cost. It is better to find good young Kazakhstanian who speaks native and english and hé will help you with everything. Best wishes

[@gokwol4006]

Thank you guys for visiting and showing Kazakhstan! I’m actually proud that my country is slowly becoming known because of people like you!

[@natalove7073]

I was born in Kazakhstan and moved to US when I was 9. So I was supper expecting to see this video, and a little upset that it’s so short 😔 I wish you could’ve stayed for a few days.. You should of tried (бешпормак) Beshbarmak, we used to eat it on holidays and special celebrations:) my mom still makes it today it’s very delicious, traditionally they make it with horse meat but my mom always makes it with duck or pork(we don’t eat horse)

[@KaraandNate]

Hoping to make it back to see more one day! We were excited that our long layover gave us a taste of what it's like!

[@alishakhan9294]

Beshbarmak with pork. I find it little weird. Don't you? :)

[@bobby_b_bmcl1216]

I’m from Kazakhstan too! And I wanna go to USA, I wanna see New York, Los Angeles, Miami etc with my real eyes. And we eat Beshbarmak too, every holiday. KZ is very beautiful place, I wish u could come back here and feel this beauty again

[@reniyerk]

sorry, but if you want to see bigger vlogs about Qazaqstan nowadays. For example, alkettik channel

[@Adil_Turysbek_TVRC]

@@alishakhan9294 It is like i am gonna eat indian food with beef😂

[@alainabailey4107]

soo beautiful!! The drone shots of the Almaty Lake are amazing!

[@JackandGabExplore]

Insanely beautiful!! :) Makes us want to book a flight ASAP!

[@zarinaabdrahmanova627]

Welcome to Kazakhstan!

[@JackandGabExplore]

It looks so beautiful there! we want to go!

[@GulnurAmanzhol]

Nice Kazakhstan is one of the biggest countries

[@nazi3452]

Thank you guys for coming and visiting Kazakhstan, Almaty city! You've seen not very much, so I hope you could come again! Please always welcome to Almaty and let me know next time. I will show you places that you haven't seen before at all! See you, Nazira with love from Almaty 😇⛺☀🇰🇿

[@DivertLiving]

Thats really making the most our of 24 hours!

[@ericpelkey2788]

What an amazing city. Had to look on Google Gaps to find Kazakhstan. The overlook of the city was nice, but that lake water, and mountain views..... AWESOME

[@jesuslovesyou51]

We lived in Almaty for two years. The dish you ate at the Green Market is called Lagman. Traditional dish in Central Asia.

[@maladetts]

So what kind of meat did they get in that? It wasn't horse meat, was it? And how come you moved?

[@alittlebitgone]

@@maladetts it was most likely beef. Lagman, when made right, is freaking awesome. It's the food of one of the Muslim minority groups in the area, the Uyghur people. Most of the best food in the 'stans is Uyghur food.

[@taylorstrause]

Thank you for documenting your travels through countries that most people don't ever think about traveling to. I tend to think of countries that I don't hear/know much about as "scary", but from what you guys showed, Kazakhstan is from from that. It is beautiful! I'd love to visit someday. I don't know if I'll ever get the chance though. For now, I'll just live vicariously through you guys (:

[@MilDarkAngel]

It's incredible how beautiful the creation of our Lord is!!

[@mr.z2z875]

I am kazakh student studying abroad in germany, seeing your video made me soooo happy, my lovely city Almaty and its gorgeous mountains, thank you guys for this great video 🇰🇿❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joanhall3718]

The color of the lake means the water comes from glacier melt. Lake Louise in Canada is the same color.

[@KaraandNate]

We have videos coming up from Lake Louise later this year!

[@tally1604]

It's called a moraine lake in proper geological speak. That's the reason Lake Moraine in Alberta is called what it is.

[@nigelmchugh5541]

You see the same colour lakes in New Zealand too.

[@maratnurtas7018]

Kazakhs are very hospitable and peaceful people. They are ready to help and respect the person who comes to his country.

[@TOPTRAVELVLOG]

Very beautiful Kazakhstan travel video. Nice creation. Great work friends.

[@Q-Man-9137.]

It is wow I'd like to go lol

[@925nomads]

Kazakhstan feels so underrated and unknown to the western world. Really hope we get there !

[@cacamilet]

Loved the video, so nostalgic! I went to Almaty after the Nomad Games to catch my flight. I had no idea the city would be so cool! Can’t wait to watch the videos from Kyrgyzstan btw ❤️

[@sweetiem3900]

I’ve been to Kazakhstan 2 times, I enjoyed both trips, especially Mountains of Almaty. There was the highest ice skating rink in the world! I would definitely go there one more time

[@rananparashar9087]

Recently found this channel and I was in love with it almost immediately. I have been binge watching all the videos :) Great work Kara and Nate. Although I cannot travel the entire planet, it is lovely to see it through your eyes.

[@KaraandNate]

Thank you so much 😁❤

[@lapislazarus8899]

I traveled a lot as a little kid, & wanted to do more traveling in my early/mid 20s. Now I'm getting into my mid 40s & have become such a homebody.

[@jakeandlucy2895]

That lake looks amazing 😍 and what a nice uber driver !!

[@soba1625]

It is cool to watch other people’s view of your birthplace. As you don’t know how will they react to our traditions, customs, food, landscape and people. That is incredible!💎

[@yilmanbabilonia]

For a moment there I thought I was watching Planet Earth.

[@FireCracker3240]

Yep. That's the magic of Nate's cinematography skills and Kara's editing skills. They are absolute pros. ❤❤

[@phillytwo1five]

I've been to Kazakhstan for six summers straight and your video made me miss the beautiful country! You've got to take a 20 hr train ride from Almaty to the capital, Astana! The sun goes down at 11pm during the summer there!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Okay those Beef Kababs looked so good. This seemed like the best layover ever! That 'milky' lake though 👌- Trevor

[@Cliffdog01]

Huge THANK YOU to Kara and Nate for highlighting Airport Lounges and how you don't have to fly First/Business Class to use them. For my recent trip, I used Dragon Pass, which was similar to Priority Pass but has an entrance fee instead of an annual fee, I accessed 2 lounges on my trip and it made it significantly better.

[@propitiationed]

So much, so fast...Whiplash! I need time to recover... Wow! the water was so beautiful, it looks fluorescent. Kare I love how much you love food, you make me hungry. You can be a food critic. It looks like you guys had a smashing time. As always I’m breathless for the next video!

[@LtNduati]

I love long layovers like this; it's a side trip, an exploratory trip, a day trip and more often than not an airfare bargin all at the same time!

[@FoodandFootprints]

Great 24 hours - really enjoyed the video! The lake is beautiful and glad you took care of the Uber driver. The soup looked like Lagman. We just had a bowl of it the other night at an Uzbek restaurant near us.

[@fatikadyr]

Im thankfull to you for demonstrating my country in a very good way because it is a really incredible place with its mountains, lakes, canyon, rivers, very kind people(as ur uber driver😅), traditions, delicious food and etc. I hope u will have a chance to come back and see this kindness of kazakh people who will definitely show u the rest miracles of Kazakhstan:) Wanna tell u that u have chosen very good places to visit(of course there are much more amazing places to see)Thanks for visiting , hope u enjoyed it❤️

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Wow- that water!!!!!!!!

[@JackandGabExplore]

So beautiful! I had no idea Kazakhstan was this gorgeous

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Jack and Gab Explore Me neither! ❤️

[@YvettesVibes]

UMMM this is amazing!! I am so glad you went somewhere 'off the beaten path" I hope this inspires other travel bloggers, like myself, and people in general to get out of their comfort zones! This is a perfect example of what you can find when you think outside the box!

[@TimezoneJunkies]

You guys had Lagman noodles in the market. It is a Turk dish and they have it in XInjiang (North-West China), Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan and probably in the other 'Stan' countries. It is super delicious as you both found out! We got to try some horse meat in Kyrgyzstan last year at our couchsurfing host's place in Osh. She had cured horsemeat, a bit like Jamon Serrano in Spain and it was actually pretty tasty! Really looking forward to your upcoming videos as we were supposed to have hitchhiked to the World Nomad Games but cut it our trip short in Azerbaijan and flew to SE Asia instead. Thanks for sharing!

[@LovelyQuran]

Timezone Junkies Lagman national food of Uygurs Turk. Good knowledge you got there, I’m from Kazakhstan but Uygur myself, and live in belgium now

[@mohawk3371]

Lagman is served all over central Asia. I'm fairly certain it's origin is actually the Chinese beef noodle soup called La Mian or Lamen. Which by the way was also the origins of Japanese Ramen soups, though the Japanese over the centuries substituted pork for beef.

[@nazymkasymxan9178]

I live in Kazakhstan.This video makes me so happy.We'll look forward to Kazakhstan💕💕💕

[@anisaelmer7199]

You are incredible! Thank you for this video from trip to Kazakhstan ♥

[@MishanyaVeselyiNYC]

I was born in Almaty. Now I live in NY, but I miss the view of mountains and smell of real Apples!!

[@dipaola702]

WOW... You guys did so much in 24 hours!!!... The blue color on the Almaty Lake was gorgeous!! the Uber driver was cool too!.. The food looked so yummy!!! can't wait for the next episode!!

[@KaraandNate]

So true on all of the above! The lake was unreal.

[@monrakratkok6250]

I'm a Thai security in Thailand,and sitting in front of The republic of Kazackhtan(Tjailand)The people(Emplyees)are friendly and politeness!!! They are great!!! They build positve thinking on my first sight and forever....

[@ДаниярРаисов-ч5щ]

I'm so glad to you that you visited very nice city Almaty. We are happy that our country developing in every single day. I think that you are very liked our culture and don't worry about horse meat ))) Thank you very much for your amazing travel and magnificent video! 😍☺👍I subscribed.

[@joverubalde]

you guys rock, this place is absoluly amazing! THIS IS THE 1ST TIME I SAW THAT LAKE. i am preparing my trip to go there now......thx for sharing kara and nate

[@ines_uk]

You did really well for a 24 h stay there. And it was so worth it as well- what a beautiful place. Excellent drone footage! The lake was so beautiful 😍 Also, I’m pretty sure you were right to pronounce Almaty the way you initially wanted, because it’s written in Russian as Алматы and it’s not pronounced with and “a” at the end. Anyways.. a very good day in Kazakhstan and waiting impatiently now for the World Nomad games’ vlog. I love these frequent uploads lately! 👍

[@janulyakakdela]

I’m so glad that someone like you showed my lovely city from a better side. Thank you!

[@TigersTimelessTreasures]

Good Morninggggg!!! After seeing Craig and Amy's Mongol Rally vlogs, I am excited to see your vlogs of the area with more detail!!!

[@KaraandNate]

We have LOVED their Mongol rally series!!!

[@alexandregiroux6979]

I LOVE the casual 50 cent playing in the background while nate is explaining food !

[@kajal4918]

You two are my favourite travel vloggers. Lots of love

[@AidaAdilova]

You guys are awesome! I'm from Almaty and it was amazing to see my hometown through different eyes! Thank you! I hope you enjoyed your time in Almaty and welcome back! =) And the food which you were eating called "lagman" which is not our traditional food, it's uighur cuisine. But in our country people eat it very often.😊

[@marks.6480]

That's some brilliant drone footage! Very nicely produced

[@madinazakirova48]

Most of the people have never heard about Kazakhstan. This video will help them understand that we are developed country. Some thinks that we still live in a desert. Thanks for video)

[@NelleCreations]

WOW! That lake was SOOO beautiful

[@アニメちゃん-n7i]

I'm from Kazakhstan. I really feel joy. Because you go to my country and you to praise my city.

[@TheHolisticTrainer]

What a beautiful place 😍

[@emmamartin1122]

nah

[@strikeb1t]

@@emmamartin1122 your life is "nah"

[@КамилаИбраева-ы9э]

@@strikeb1t He meant"Life in Kazakhstan-nah"

[@АлижанОтбасы]

Thenk

[@kadirzhan110]

2О0! :)))

[@valentinventures]

It’s pronounced Almaty and spelled Almaty. Alma-Ata is its former name from the soviet era, but some Russians still call it that, especially those living in the Russian federation. In Kazakh and English it’s always Almaty.

[@ricebowlwithtea2409]

Also, Alma Ata literally translates from kazakh as Grandfather of Apples, since Aport - a sort of apples that grows only there, is very big and grows in big numbers there

[@8etage35]

@@ricebowlwithtea2409 Alma-Ata translates as "a Grandfather - an apple" which is meaningless in Kazakh language. Also before russian occupation it was Almaty and Almatu.

[@maxim_1971]

What would Kazakhstan be without "Russian occupation"? Russians created all the industry and economy in Kazakhstan. You'd still be riding horses, not cars without Russians that live in Kazakhstan and behave like Kazakh's brothers. But instead of saying thank you, brainwashed and stupid people like you say nasty things.

[@8etage35]

@@maxim_1971 should i say thank you for over 1.5 million died from femine or over 1.2 million migrated in other countries, or for destruction of our culture? Should i say thank for imprisoning my grand grand father for 20 years and killing his children, just because he was a friend of Alash Orda party member? Or should i say thank you for killing my grand grandparents?

[@maxim_1971]

With the help of Russians Kazakhstan has taken a huge step into the modern future. It's stupid to put the blame for the crimes of some individuals like Stalin or his gang on all Russians (especially considering that Stalin wasn't Russian). Do you think that Russians suffered less than Kazakhs from his actions? And about destruction of your culture. Can you give me examples of great Kazakhs writers, architects, artists etc?

[@nikola8972]

One of my Top 5 most Fav Country: 1.Philippines 2.Switzerland 3.Kazakhstan 4.Lesotho 5.Greece