Yes, really! KAZAKHSTAN

Everything in Astana is sparkly and new. Including the US Embassy . While much of Astana is under construction, the Embassy seems to be ...

As an indicator of what it will be like to do business here, I've now learned the word in Russian for notary. нотариус  Why? Because th...

So, half the fun in moving is the chance to explore a new corner of the world.  Kazakhstan is so far from anywhere we know or have been... t...

Our favorite dumpling house has just opened a third location in the Los Angeles metro area.  In its honor, Kevin sent me a link to an artic...

As part of our relocation package we are entitled to excess baggage we carry on the plane, an air shipment of up to 450 lbs, as well as a se...

I like to think that we live a relatively simple life. And in some ways, it's true. Nevertheless, it's a major process to move halfw...

I (Robyn) am in Astana for a kick-off to the project. This also means I have the opportunity to look for housing (as opposed to having housi...

Kazakhstan has only a few cities.  The largest, Almaty, is located in the south, close to the Kyrgyz and Chinese borders.  Our new home will...

We are headed to Kazakhstan for a year.  To a new job, a new city, a new climate.  Yes, really, Kazakhstan! Borat aside, here are some qu...