David Beckham is everywhere..how is it possible??
by angelochka
just imagine...you are admiring mountain's breathtaking beauty and calm..you are so into it...trying to escape everyday reality and routine..finally beginning to feel little bit relaxed..and suddenly you see David Beckham's figure, and others like Nesta, Ronaldinho...i would call it a nightmare..that's sad even for me, biggest football fan...:( how did they get till 3000m in Kazakhstan??
Almaty Tip
by ianrmillard
In Almaty one can, from May through September, while away time alone or with friends sitting under brightly coloured parasols outside cafes, watching pretty girls go by...Almaty is as famous for this as it is for its greenery at one time I lived in the building across the street.I met another one in the central area and tried to chat her up a bit, but did not get too far, partly because the girl was about 15 and secondly because she was for some reason on a horse!The city is full of green trees, bushes, fountains. It was said, in Soviet times, that Alma-Ata was the most green city of the Soviet Union, after Kiev
The apples of Alma-Ata: Aport...
by aliante1981
Aport apples are pride and joy of the city. These are the huge apples growing just in this region. They are very tasty and have great flavour. The cases of an apple being as heavy as 1 kg were not rare.
When in Alma-Ata, it is worth looking for them - though there are few chances you might be lucky. Unfortunately, these apples are becoming more and more rare.
Yee-haw! Going to ski on Chimbulak?
by Bubr
There are several skiing resorts around Almaty, but Chimbulak is the most advanced, spectacuar and expensive one. It is situated in 5 km up the road from Medeo dam and skating rink. In oppinion of many experienced skiers, Chimbulak slopes are one of best in the world. And you may catch snow there as late in Spring as in May. Equipment rental is rather expensive. Better to bring yours, of course.
Circus all year round!
by Strannik
This is the place to come to enjoy some of the shows available almost all year round inside the "tent" or if you want to just hang around, practice some shooting, walk along the trees or enjoy an exciting ride on a camel or circus horses whose traineers can teach you a few tricks, just ask for Ramiz, Chinguiz or "Jackie Chan" :)