What Kazakhstan is REALLY Like | Almaty Travel Vlog

After heading out to see the barren deserts, sand dunes, Mosques and more - our travels through the Almaty region in Kazakhstan continues.
And like that a day later we leave flat lands to go and explore beautiful mountains and lakes covered in pine trees - this country is honestly so diverse.
First stop we headed out to Moon Canyon which is known as the Grand Canyon of Central Asia. After lunch at a locals house in Saty we started our journey out to see the lakes...but not using any car - an old Soviet style jeep.
We were blown away at the beauty of Kaindy Lake and its interesting story of having petrified dead trees in it's turquoise waters.
Our final stop for the day was Kolsai lakes to make camp for a couple of nights.
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[@flyingthenest]

Welcome back to Kazakhstan everybody - today we explored a brand new part of this humongous country! If there's one thing we are noticing here - is just how diverse the landscapes can be!

[@blackraider7778]

What were the most beautiful countries where you were ?? would interest me

[@kamarluna9589]

you really need to go in the Sahara of ALGERIA will not believe it how much it's beautiful withe the help of the twareg you will see the most beautiful sunset thank you for your vidéos , lot of love

[@aqsakhan3914]

You should go to uzbekistan also

[@kamarluna9589]

@@aqsakhan3914 uzbekistan is amazing

[@TAILSORANGEs]

YAY! New videos!

[@nailalmukhambetov8650]

Being local, I sometimes forget that I live in such incredible country.

[@nuriway9181]

ikr

[@ruzhknssbk4905]

Nail Almukhambetov relatable 😔

[@san-zangorn3721]

what do you think of Borat?

[@nailalmukhambetov8650]

@@san-zangorn3721 Disgusting, stupid, arrogant. You can continue the list of epithets. It has nothing in common with Kazakhstan. Even from the art point of view, not taking into account that I am a citizen of Kazakhstan, this movie is a piece of shit.

[@ina9024]

Welcome to reality

[@mansoureh]

Central Asia is so beautiful and being untouched make unique .

[@moustachio05]

Too much facist totalitarian regimes

[@zrc6116]

It's not exactly untouched. An entire, huge sea that had existed for millennia was drained by the USSR just a few decades ago.

[@siratshi455]

@@zrc6116 you're right, Russians gave us so much problems

[@ajisanss]

@@siratshi455 let's not blame others in our own problems, instead of it, we should seek ways to solve them.

[@shafialam5407]

@@siratshi455 Don't be a prick. America was also problematic

[@manapov]

Спасибо что показали Казахстан так красиво и романтично. Видео просто шикарное 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ramblinstevegiovanny1397]

Hey! Stop by my page :D

[@rusnursultanoff8090]

Котакбас казакша жазшы сука. Кыргыздарди карашы любой жерде озбекдер любой жерде оз тилинде сойлейды биздин сорлы казагымызак мал блят орискул

[@Almazvnaa]

@@rusnursultanoff8090 озин орысша жазып отырсынгой .ОРЫСКУЛ)))))

[@vkaily8307]

@@rusnursultanoff8090 қазақ тилин силасан бок ауыз создерди колданбасайшы! На ровном месте патриот бола калмандаршы осылай! Билиминди, акылынды жогарылат одан да!

[@canopusyt9961]

Ербол Манапов TURAN 🇦🇿🇰🇿🇹🇷 🇰🇬🇹🇯🇹🇲

[@emresenturer]

My wife is Kazakh. We can't wait to go and visit her country. Amazing views!

[@3rizwanquershi249]

Where you feom

[@ulymartebelim7610]

emresenturer ?

[@emresenturer]

I'm Turkish

[@ulymartebelim7610]

emresenturer Aaaa

[@ulymartebelim7610]

emresenturer This is good)

[@RichandKirsten]

Kazakhstan has some STUNNING hidden gems like the big Almaty lake and the markets of Almaty. You also should try the Kazakh-branded chocolate - it is incredible!!

[@JosephYap38]

Rakhat!

[@sofkamorkovkaaa]

А я из Казахстана) и поверьте здесь все не так шикарно как кажется...дедеео не так... Люди здесь очень бедные и сама страна по сути слабая🤦‍♀️

[@ormanbektagmanov2827]

Hello! Mr. Rich.

[@yerasylrustemov1104]

@@sofkamorkovkaaa онда кет наку не степ журсн

[@sprut4735]

@@sofkamorkovkaaa вали тогда кто тебя держит здесь

[@nielsenn7012]

Hope to visit when the pandemic is over. One of my friends did some years ago and he Said it were great and the food was so good. Respect from Denmark to Kazakhstan 🇰🇿🇩🇰

[@shugylaassylbay6096]

You are always welcome here!

[@SheikAbdulAzizBinBaz]

følg din drømme bror

[@greyishblue_7804]

Kasakhstan is one of the most countries that I enjoyed being in. I went there twice, at autumn and winter. It was magical. The people there were so respectful and welcoming, me being a Muslim, I didn’t get weird stares because of my hijab. I felt like it was my second home.

[@lazzhanu8564]

Молодцы! Такие позитивные! Спасибо ❤. Смотрела других блогеров русскоязычных, жаловались на всякие мелочи, на интернет и тд. Можно подумать у них в каждом селе есть интернет. В горах не бывает интернета.

[@СултанУалиханов-ч6ч]

Это - другие люди! Они сами по себе позитивные, без камня за пазухой. Я с волонтёрами работал - прямая противоположность русскоязычным и толерантны.

[@dieraali2958]

Надеюсь, там никогда не будет интернета.

[@albertkhadjiew5823]

@@dieraali2958 ну ты и идиот! Интернет нужен везде, ведь это шаг в будущее - глобальный интернет. А тупое стояние на месте приведет к остановке прогресса из за чего нам придет конкретная задница

[@rass779]

Это гасанов обсирал Казахстан, и вообще все Русские обсирают Казахстан, это их натура, (я Кореец если что)))

[@dieraali2958]

@@albertkhadjiew5823 задница - это когда человеческая особь вроде вас использует интернет для того, чтобы оскорблять людей направо и налево, зная, что ничего ему за это не будет.

[@daiana1377]

I am so happy that I found your channel 😍 I live in Kazakhstan and thank you guys for good words about my country 🇰🇿 ❤

[@nnnnjort2463]

Okay 👌, no, I'm love Germany . My from Kazakhstan .

[@RoxxiboxLoop]

I usually don't like watching travel vlogs because I like accidentally discovering things for myself but I had no desire to go to Kazakhstan. Seeing the culture, the way people spend the at dinners and that beautiful petrified tree lake, it's now my list as country to visit.

[@НахытжанЕсмуратов]

Welcome to Kazakhstan l invite you to visit Almaty, our mountains you will like!

[@公平-t3s]

Welcome, you will satisfied

[@nargizamaratova8756]

Roxxibox Loop you are welcome 😊

[@RoxxiboxLoop]

@@公平-t3s thank you. 🙏 You are so kind

[@RoxxiboxLoop]

@@nargizamaratova8756 thank you too.

[@vlRuben02]

I went to Kazakhstan to visit my girlfriend that I met when we both had our exchange in korea, she showed me both lakes and it was amazing!!

[@amangazyboshchanov4063]

Спасибо ребятам за их новое открытие моей страны.Это было очень органично. Вы открыли мою страну для меня снова. Приезжайте снова. И да, я нихрена не понимаю по-английский!

[@SLYx207z]

Kazakhstan is an untouched serene place where it will leave you in AWE with its nature.

[@JosephYap38]

Yes

[@nishitanishar9561]

Oh my god! Had no idea how beautiful Kazakhstan is😍

[@chingizzhylkybayev8575]

It's usually the Charyn Canyon that is called the local Grand Canyon. You should go there, it is STUNNING.

[@endlessfamilyadventure]

What a hidden gem! Kazakhstan will definitely be on our travel list!

[@abzalyeskaliyev5068]

Thanks guys for making this wonderful video! Much love from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

[@steveamurray59]

Thank God there are Places in this world that are unspoil by Humans, Beautiful Scenery. Thanks Guys...

[@timkaz8793]

Because not many people there are in Kazakhstan. And not many tourists

[@victoriabrimm5014]

It’s so beautiful I could cry.

[@YTUser_999]

I wanna go to KZ 🇰🇿 this video makes me jealous 😱😅

[@adidasik3796]

Good idea, you are welcome

[@YTUser_999]

@@adidasik3796 👌🏻😊🤗 thank you mate, your country is amazing! Almaty 💜 Astana 💜 Pavlodar 💜

[@adidasik3796]

@@YTUser_999 thank you

[@siratshi455]

Visit it, when you'll have time. It's really cheap out there)

[@katesbr]

You can also visit Burabay in Kokshetau and Sharyn canon in Almaty. They're so beautiful😍❤

[@johnsymons76]

Thanks for taking us off the beaten path. You enthusiasm and positivity is always so uplifting and appreciated. As always, take care and Happy Travels! ♥️🛫🗺

[@UnlimitedPower9000]

Let's see if this video is also worth a Kazakhstanding ovation👏🏼

[@noahbowie5985]

👏

[@TAILSORANGEs]

I can't do emoji (for some reason). Either way, yup, It's an awesome video.

[@AnimalKingdom20]

@@TAILSORANGEs doesn't show the real aspect only part

[@herurishardana5618]

Thank you for sharing this. Kazakhstan looks like a very interesting place.

[@almaspernshev7370]

Come to see this lake in winter. In this time whole lake got iced and when you walk around this lake you will the incredibility of this place 😍

[@МэггиСмит-ц6с]

Какие красивые места!Может и хорошо,что там нет сильно развитой туристической инфраструктуры,может удастся подольше сохранить природу в первозданной чистоте?!Вы очень позитивные, спасибо!

[@OLZzzHIK]

они сняли видео и выложили на KZbin. мда, после этого обязательно никто из состоятельных людей с запада с деньгами точно не подумает поехать в эти красивые и малопопулярные места. наверняка.

[@HoppingBug]

wow loved all the drone shots :)

[@YoshSher]

This is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing this with us :)

[@Travelwithchris]

That place looks incredible guys! Might have to go there after my Jordan trip next week! Keep killing it guys!

[@katekate8729]

OMG I need to go here!!! Thankyou for giving us this insight

[@k.t.m8455]

все красиво сняли👍 захотелось самой там побывать)

[@公平-t3s]

Так дело за малым, просто приехать

[@Karim_09329]

Добро пожаловать в Казахстан 🇰🇿 🇰🇿 🇰🇿

[@RussianwithDasha]

Thank you for showing us the beauty Kazakhstan. It does look like Canada! I'm surprised, I used to spend summers at my grandma's, but she lives in the Northern part of Kazakhstan, the nature there looks a bit different. It's amazing!

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Really love this latest video. The van you are driving is called an UAZ. I'm American, but grew up in Ukraine close to the Russian border, and this is what we drove as our personal vehicle. ZERO shocks, as you experienced here. What's hilarious about them is that the engine is located INSIDE of the vehicle, right between the driver and passenger seats. My dad used to "pop the hood" WHILE he was driving down the road, in order to diagnose any engine problems, hahahaha. Also works great in the winter as the engine keeps you warm! Great Vlog as always!

[@marni246]

Kazakhstan is so beautifully diverse 😍😍😍

[@RaisingVoyagers]

the Stans are super high on our list! Have wanted to go to Pakistan for so long, but now adding Kazahstan to the list! Thanks for sharing!

[@bauerjan7887]

Pakistan has nothing to do with Kazakhstan though

[@RaisingVoyagers]

@@bauerjan7887 "stans" referring to the region of the world including, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, etc. Of course they are all different, just a region of the world I would love to visit!

[@subutaynoyan5372]

To clear it out - Stan is a Persian suffix for land. So it's Kazakhstan its Kazakland, Türkistan is Turkland etc.

[@bauerjan7887]

@@RaisingVoyagers Pakistan is not in the same region with Kazakhstan

[@LCLand]

This is why I like traveling with local gifts. When a cute family feeds you lunch! 🥰 so sweet!

[@madisilver460]

You guys are true global trekkers! Vehemently enjoy these vlogs. Amazingly filmed and brilliantly edited-i learn quite a bit watching your vlogs. Thanks guys.

[@aidana8871]

Thank you so much for traveling to Kazakhstan and making this video. After watching this I just couldn’t tear up a little because of the view of my beautiful homeland. Thank you. I’ll definitely show all my friends this video

[@levitas3720]

In fact, having some local meal is much better, 100% natural, than the same at a restaurant!

[@thatman4924]

Kazakhstan is one of most beautiful countries, thanks for showing the nature there. However cities are the view there right now.

[@peonypink7943]

I teared up when looking at that morning view out toward the lake (when you had your coffee with you) - so beautiful. Thank you.

[@ИмяФаиио]

it's beautiful vlog! на этом спринтере ехали несколько блогеров, но самый лучший у этих милых австралийцев)

[@gulnarako5389]

Fantastic! This is my country, Kazakhstan! Welcome! I am glad that you visited Kazakhstan, thank you!

[@sienadous2162]

Thank you for visiting our country❤️ I see that you’ve really enjoyed it!

[@mianjtariq]

Thanks for sharing such a nice video about Kazakhstan. Definitely on my visit list. Love, love and tons of love from Pakistan to the nice brotherly Kazakhs.

[@alenabaur5845]

Thank you so much for such amazing video👍and a lot of lovely words about this incredible country!

[@botakd6612]

you guys provide such a nice history of places accompanied with beautiful shots of the scenery - amazing! Thanks for showing the country in such a way. I'm glad you enjoyed it :))

[@CherissaLindsay]

This video was so cute! What a beautiful country❤️

[@subutaynoyan5372]

I know Stephen studied marketing. But goddamn even knowing that, I think you guys know how to get us sold and make us want to be where you're in the videos! Hope you get only better, I don't know if that's even possible. Cheers!

[@heathercordingleymusic]

Ohh perfect!! So happy you guys uploaded I was so bored before this hahahaha ;)

[@gb9247]

watching my favorite travel bloggers visiting my own country feels pretty amazing!

[@susandoeberl8077]

Your video's are so awesome and the music you pick is so perfect with the video. I just went back to see your first videos and you both have grown so much. I love this series.

[@zhainazhh5125]

Tbh didn’t know that foreigners would be very impressed by the beauty of my country.Thank you for visiting

[@jambroqc]

I don't know if you've heard of Dimash. He is a phenomenal 25 year old singer from Kazakhstan who has become a You Tube sensation all over the world. You might want to check him out.

[@danweirich8573]

jambroqc he is famous in China

[@Nikita-hu9bk]

По всему миру говоришь?) Ну зачем же лгать?

[@bridget7066]

He is amaaazing

[@lubitelklassnihklipov3486]

Nikita if you overslept and still don’t know that he is popular at least in countries where people listen to music and watch youtube, dude wake up!🤣

[@JasminGardenia]

He is said to be the bes 😊 and he really increased tourism to Kazakhstan

[@karolinam11]

i am always so happy to see others love my country!

[@aqsakhan3914]

Its amazing to see a glimpse of a place where my ancestors used to live

[@meeirlan]

Қазақтар бар ма?) Upd: thx for likes)

[@AdayKZ1]

бар

[@Abu98]

Жок

[@公平-t3s]

Кайда

[@aidanakabulova7725]

Бар

[@-some0ne598]

котакбас

[@rayeof_light]

The scenery reminds me SO much of Idaho/Wyoming here in the USA

[@airspun9801]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ Hello from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@amyrubio6562]

the videography on this is beautiful and they really do a wonderful job and I love the enthusiasm that they have.... beautiful

[@AnoukhHellstream]

It on my bucket list to visit Kazakhstan. It is a stunningly beautiful country

[@topotone]

Great mood...beautiful nature...cute life jackets ;o)

[@aimeeclaire218]

Amazing, guys! You keep opening up my mind to new countries I never would have thought of visiting otherwise... 😄 also that one piece of hair tho 2:39 😂🙈

[@lubitelklassnihklipov3486]

In Kazakhstan before main dish is ready we put all the best we have on the table. Appetizers,sweets, pastries, meat assortments and many more. This shows the hospitality of Kazakh people. This is why you thought that desserts came first. 😁😆

[@akmhich8627]

Just an amazing video about my country:))) Thank you guys for a such awesome video))))))

[@crystal2814]

It's such a beautiful country! It makes me want to go!

[@dheaismaxx]

I am an ESL teacher to Japanese adults and I have been telling my students to check your channel if they want to find a new place to travel to. And almost all of them viewed your videos and one of my students said that he’s going to plan a trip to Ireland with his family because of your video. Hehe. Doin what I can to help promote my fave travel couple here on KZbin. ❤️

[@shubhangisingh917]

Kazakhstan is definitely on my Bucket List after watching this video.

[@sonoopark9167]

WOW! Breathtaking views😍Now I want to visit this place.

[@allinformations6009]

Kazakhstan has an incredible view...I come from Indonesia,I suggest you should go to Bromo East Java in Indonesia,you will see an incredible sunrise and sunset scenery out there.Thanks for keep sharing wonderful place around the world.

[@minemanyt4202]

Hi! I from Kazakhstan. I live in Nur-Sultan. I learn english and my teacher give me home task to watch video. This is cool video!

[@MalieJuice]

Hi! Normally we kazakhs would eat sweets after the lunch/dinner. Dunno why they served sweets first tho 😀

[@Baravoye]

Well, in the country side, there is always some sweets on the table. At least as I remember my childhood

[@LETHALSNIPER64]

Looks so much like my home Canada

[@kathkwilts]

The Kazaks (often written erroneously as Cossacks) were known for their horsemanship back in the day. They were the people who could pick up a hanky from the ground with their teeth at a full gallop... you never hear too much about them any more but the grasslands of Kazakhstan was where they originated...

Already loving Kazakhstan! 😍

[@zarjetsaoirse]

The driver of that mini old van must be super skilled and knowledgeable about the road. Impressive.

[@ЖамилаНурумова-ш6щ]

If you've seen that dangerous road, to Kaiyndy from the main road, he is. Vehicle passes through stones, humps, hills and the beginning of the river before reaching the beautiful lake. Maybe that is why new Land Rover Defender's ad was shot in KZ

[@nyantsuki1061]

Old Soviet cars are very sturdy!! Much better made than the recent ones ;) So don’t be afraid. They go through bumpy roads and waters )

[@priscilla9995]

Beautiful! 🏞

[@koreatravel2065]

The lake in the forest shown in the video seems to be really good. And it seems good to walk in tall conifers. Thank you for the good video.

[@kutaye]

Kardeş Ülke Kazakistan’a burdan selam bide Türkler gelin sarılalım.

[@aya8264]

Aleykum selam kandaşim🇹🇷🇰🇿

[@asselrakisheva956]

Türkiye'yi seviyorum👍

[@ЖумашКайранов]

Kutay Ercoban ✋️

[@raufkulus]

aleykum selam

[@mazardam11]

Uagaleykum salam 👋🇰🇿🇹🇷❤️

[@dandelionmeadowragdollcatt3507]

It is absolutely amazing here! I moved to Kazakhstan a few years ago and it has opened so many business opportunities as well as beautiful scenery! I’ve been traveling from city to city like: Petropavlsk, Karaganda, Astana, Burabay, Atyrau, Aktau, Fort Shevchenko, Almaty and much more! They are all absolutely amazing. I have even learned one of the traditional instruments from here! The only difficulty for me is being vegetarian here, otherwise the rest is great! I study in a British school so I found many other Kazakh and native English speakers who helped me understand Russian better! 🥰💓 My sister also does KZbin to document her experience in this country her channel is ‘ayasadventures’ 💞

[@prymezz5375]

Do you have any tips for visiting? I am a 17 year old wanting to travel to Almaty next summer from the USA, thanks.

[@КемелЖомартыч]

Не форт шевченко а Ақтау

[@WahBoo28]

Me and my boyfriend are going to Kazakhstan this Thursday!!! Great minds think alike, I guess xD I'm a little worried because this country is not tourist oriented, however I am from Moscow, so I speak russian and I hope that helps in most situations. Really looking forward to this beautiful country!

[@wonka3209]

So how is your trip?

[@AlexBollich]

Just unbelievable. I can´t stress that enough,you make EVERY place beautiful!! I was in Kyrgyzstan a few times, because my parents were born there and I did not have such great experience, rather I was taught that Kyrgyzstan is dangerous, hat you have to be careful etc. etc. Therefore, I would even think go to Kazakhstan because I ´d think that is the same you know ? Really, thank you very much for showing me otherwise!! much love

[@marthajohnson3250]

I could not ignore the fact that you were holding a jar of the best coffe in the world =D Juan Valdez coffee from Colombia in such a beautiful spot in Kazakhstan! How cool is that

[@ajisanss]

Omg u guys are the cutest. You just manage to find beauty in everything you see. Like!

[@olzhasospanzhan20]

My country 😍 , thank you guys for pretty nice video!

[@BarnoSulaiman]

Absolutely amazing video! Please, visit Uzbekistan too. 😊

[@Asiyaland]

Thank you guys for showing my home country so beautiful ♥️

[@squareinsquare2078]

Really enjoying these vids, really remembering my trip to Kazakhstan.

[@LCLand]

Awww! I love that they throw up peace signs when passing 😄

[@wetdedstuocm]

Having a meal with local family's is always the best and this a beautiful country.. Travel Safe

[@SCDC-Channel]

Amazing video as always...keep up the good work ;)

[@janebesoro8867]

Great Vid! I love how you capture the beauty of Kazakhstan❤❤❤

[@cjkoolen8078]

Watching a travel vlog in every country and your Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

[@gautub]

okay until now I didn't even know that I live in such a beautiful country

[@sinavereisufi]

Great videos you guys, nice content. Greetings from Kosovo!

[@dilk_jrchannel5629]

Great vlog)'m glad you're enjoying your trip Love from Kazakhstan😘

[@heyyo7685]

Love your videis,I'm from Kazakhstan.So glad that you got to see those places

[@australiawalkingtv7119]

You uploaded amazing travel vlog. Big thumbs up. Thanks for infos.

[@zuraxuchua9365]

I liked this video was very beautiful Kazakhstan. was very beautiful lake was also fascinating by nature It was also beautiful the mountains where the video was at the beginning. I also liked the tents there and the bonfire was very nice.