12 Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Tea has long been at the heart of Kazakhstani culture and remains a symbol of hospitality and respect. I drank a lot of tea while there, but I was also excited to explore Almaty's specialty coffee scene. I sampled everything from single-origin pourovers to signature drinks featuring local ingredients. And even a camelccino!

How To Spend Five Days in Almaty, Kazakhstan

When Central Asia featured on the latest series of Race Across the World, it was the push I needed to book a long-awaited two-week trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. My first stop was Almaty, Kazakhstan's fascinating former capital, where I spent five days.