Whoever decided to travel to Kazakhstan - Badass. I like you already 🤙 You're always welcome and thanks for coming

Been traveling nonstop for a year+3m now. In Afghanistan atm!

Short bio:
I love smiling, I want to be happy and help others to be happy. The world is a tiny village with a lot of cool people and their stories - and only people make journey.
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Please check with me first when sending a request in case I'm not in Kazakhstan.
Thank you

WhatsApp: +971583028508
Instagram: @sabcoolman
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***I am not using CS for dating or hook ups, so please don't answer me, if this is what you want***
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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Exchange cultures, experience local lifestyle, learn how to travel like a local

Interests

• cycling
• mountaineering
• climbing
• enterpreneurship

Music, Movies, and Books

Musicophile

I like autobiographies of influential people, personal development and a little in history books

Guy Ritchie, Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Made friends all over the world and Never trust media

Teach, Learn, Share

Dear surfers,

Even you are travelling in Kazakhstan, you can learn about my country/sights from these videos, enjoy:

https://youtu.be/agL2bnD1BCw?si=uMLZD53XWB3ihzRX

https://youtu.be/bSSEOSUn27k?si=wt_E-22a3PsfiiYp

https://youtu.be/Vutqen5UUlA?si=OFet2RMeA-UyfwCT

https://youtu.be/nVh6uU3-HYY?si=uAZZ3tImwp_f8KxF

https://youtu.be/_VjNSuD4pcc?si=wkyzCF27bBvywKEs

https://youtu.be/PAzGTJ88pak?si=mlp-9LrA57WQT3vA

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FAQ for Almaty visitors:

Check out the local CS community's Telegram for any questions, assistance and hangouts: https://t.me/+YJjMWqnYk3U1YWQ0

First of all you would definitely need this things to know upon arrival:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8dtAT4oWcE/?igsh=NGo0ZzVxbjg5Y2F1

Then this one:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTOLEPxHeGCrlqASDD6k4dr0x9cjmrbMEENnj8qxOxxjmabxoglhN2ozF6cfdfb5BUDEQ24no5ifX_q/pub

The main shop of the most famous Kazakhstani chocolate Rakhat:
https://2gis.kz/almaty/geo/70000001033162923
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxH3yXirvSmtsfHo6

The most delicious local food in Orta restaurant - you will never regret it:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gcHLLnTUdB7Vy9Ce6
https://2gis.kz/almaty/firm/70000001080937725

Almaty based car rentals:
+77017165424 Anatoly, only suv (affordable)
+77051111889 Dilshat, suv and normal cars (also offers a luxury brand new vehicles)
+77083637604 Iron Horse Nomads LLP

If you ever visit Almaty, here are some places you should check out:
Outdoor Activities:
Tau Spa – Relax in the mountains
Shymbulak Ski Resort – Skiing and breathtaking views
Kok Tobe – Best at sunset for an amazing city view
Ayusay Gorge – A beautiful spot for a short hike
Medeo – The highest ice skating rink in the world
Terenkur and Vesnovka Riverside Walks – Peaceful walking streets by the river

Culture and Entertainment:
Almaty Theatre – Beautiful performances
Opera House – A must-visit for music lovers
Central Museum – Learn about Kazakhstan’s history

Food and Local Markets:
Green Bazaar – Try local food and visit shops for souvenirs
Rahat Chocolate Factory – Near Green Bazaar, perfect for sweet lovers
Local food - Orta restaurant (the best one), Navat restaurant, Zhaylau restaurant

Almaty Region (Great for Day Trips):
Big Almaty Lake (BAO)
Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
Issyk Lake
Charyn Canyon (the Grand Canyon)
Assy Plateau
Turgen and Kayrak Waterfalls
Altyn-Emel National Park

You can easily explore these places with a tour operator/guide or rent a car for a road trip (petrol/gas/benzin/fuel cost per liter is around $0.45)

And welcome to discover a night life in lovely Almaty:
Bars:
Nikulin
Privychki
WL13
Shkaf
Americano
Loop
Ginger
All saints bar
Black market
Bla bla
Tansty
Amber
Redleys
Banka
Jazz
Shisha
Mad Murphy
Barmaglot
Secret (salsa)
Kavkaz
Blue
Ldinka
Sky
Hopers

Pubs:
Shakespear
Old English
Chechil
Pinta

If ya wanna dance: Tantsy bar, Kumano, Renaissance, Secret

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Welcome to discover a night life in Astana:
Bars:
Fullers bar
Ray bar
Malena
Darkside bar
Korean House bar
Jo Jo cocktail bar https://2gis.kz/astana/geo/70000001063852077
Hookah bar - Adept Gallery
Lounge bar
Zhigul bar https://2gis.kz/astana/geo/70000001063751288
Banka bar https://2gis.kz/astana/geo/70000001063044508
Atomic bar
Inspace bar
50/50 bar
Bla bla bar
Pinta bar
Перчик https://2gis.kz/astana/geo/70000001082455260
Chia https://2gis.kz/astana/geo/70000001058917596
A rooftop bar at the restaurant "On the Roof" https://go.2gis.com/zl9v3
Mexican bar - Frida
A grill bar Chili Grill

Pubs:
Chechil pub
Kilkenny Irish Pub https://2gis.kz/astana/geo/70000001094230930
Harat's pub on Expo https://2gis.kz/astana/geo/70000001066912743
Harat's pub on Jeltoksan str https://yandex.com/maps/org/harat_s_pub/226879968604?si=amumm6w1533hr6yv3xwgfg9nz0

Such a good Thai restaurant in Astana - Tom yum bar

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Central Asia CS Telegram groups
🇰🇬 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan https://t.me/+JsOb2Brbwd40ODBk
🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan https://t.me/+YJjMWqnYk3U1YWQ0
🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan https://t.me/+9-UI8bWJXUkxYzQy
🇹🇯 Dushanbe, Tajikistan https://t.me/tajikistancs
🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan https://t.me/+R2irFc0s15G36xWo
Central Asia CS group https://t.me/+AUo6zpAtj90wNmNi

What I Can Share with Hosts

Whatever is available to share 😉

Insider insights of a mid-tear traveler
A good ol' heart to heart conversation

Also I'm a good cheff, I can cook and/or can be in challenge with the hosts or another guests

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Turkey, Yemen