Off-road Adventures in Kazakhstan’s Deserts
The world was grey without any visible contours of clouds, making it impossible to see where the horizon separated the earth and the sky. It was a depressing start of … Read more
Overland Travel Kazakhstan
One of the most empty countries on earth with endless plains and deserts stretching all the way to the horizon. It’s this emptiness that provides you with an overland adventure.
But if that vastness doesn’t entice you, no worries, just head for the mountains on the southeastern side and enjoy your overland travels in that part of Kazakhstan.
Why Add Central Asia to your Overland Bucket List
As the word implies, Central Asia lies in the heart of Asia. The region is surrounded by big countries among which Russia, China, and Iran. Overlanding in Central Asia entails … Read more
Kazakhstan Travel Budget Report – Travel Expenditures on our Road Trip
In our Kazakhstan Travel Budget Report we detail our road-trip expenditures on documentation, fuel, the Land Cruiser, camping, and more.
Kazakhstan Overland Travel Guide
Travel information for your overland journey to Kazakhstan: roads, online navigation, gas stations, camping, and much more in our Kazakhstan Travel Guide.
Overland Camping in Kazakhstan
An overview of GPS Waypoints for overland camping in Kazakhstan, and additional camping/accommodation info on Kazakhstan.
Books about Central Asia, Mongolia and the Silk Road
An overview with books about Central Asia (Mongolia, Stan Countries) and the Silk Road: Non Fiction, Fiction, Travel Memoirs, Guidebooks.
Finding our Way to Lake Tengiz (Off-road Kazakhstan)
It took some time to figure out whether there would be a short cut to Lake Tengiz, in Central Kazakhstan. Thanks to our friend Bauerzhan from Zheshkargan, who is an … Read more
Books about Kazakhstan
An overview with books about Central Asia (Mongolia, Stan Countries) and the Silk Road: Non Fiction, Fiction, Travel Memoirs, Guidebooks.
The Ancient History of Kazakhstan at Otrar
To restore or not to restore, that’s the question… Well, I think it is at Otrar, a historical site in southern Kazakhstan. The oasis lay at the junction of important … Read more
What’s the Charm of Almaty? (Kazakhstan)
We were not sure what to think of Kazakhstan’s former capital. But then, we hadn’t seen much of it. We simply hadn’t had the time for some sightseeing in Almaty. … Read more
Why we Travel – A Surprising Wild Camp at Bartogai Lake (Kazakhstan)
I have, more or less, planned an itinerary for the next two weeks or so, focused on the southeastern lakes in Kazakhstan. I give my notes to Coen with the … Read more
Why we Travel Overland – The Tuzbair Salt Lake in Kazakhstan
The freedom to drive into the wilderness and free camp amidst the Tuzbair limestone cliffs in Kazakhstan – that’s why we travel overland.
A Rainy Day in Aralsk; a Random Day in Overlanding – (Where are We – Kazakhstan 1)
Aralsk in Kazakhstan: once a flourishing fishing town, reduced to a non-descript place when the Aral Sea shrunk. Rain made us stay for a day.
Schedules, Maps, and Guidebooks for Central Asia, Russia and Mongolia
Prepare your overland journey to Northern Asia: schedules, roadmaps, and guidebooks for Central Asia (Stan countries), Russia, and Mongolia.
