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Reading the landscape at Charyn
A field note on scale, geology and arriving prepared.
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The editorial side of Almaty Guide: seasonal ideas, field notes and meaningful updates to our permanent reference pages.
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A morning around Panfilov Park
An unhurried route through architecture, memory and central Almaty.
How the mountains change a city break
A field note on building an Almaty itinerary around weather, visibility and realistic travel time.