Kazakhstan · through local eyes

Plates of plov and baursak — traditional Central Asian food on a home table

Hi, I'm Dinara

I'm Kazakh, and I help curious travellers discover my home country beyond the stereotypes — honest tips, real food, and the kind of local experiences you can't book online. I've travelled and lived across Europe since 2019, so I know exactly what you'll wonder about before a trip.

Two small-group journeys are taking shape for 2027. Leave your email and I'll write to you the moment dates open — no spam, just a note from me.

Dinara in traditional Kazakh dress

Trips taking shape for 2027

The 2027 Kazakhstan Journey

Small group

Nature, Almaty, food, culture and horseback riding across the steppe — seen with a local's perspective.

Kazakhstan Girls' Trip 2027

Women only

A women-only journey — soft adventure, nature, food, photos and culture, in a warm, easy group from start to finish.

Plan it like a local

Tea served inside a yurt — Central Asian hospitality

From my kitchen

The recipes I grew up with

Plov, baursak, beshbarmak and more — written down with the stories behind them, cooked from a home kitchen, not a studio. Because food is the fastest way to understand a place. New recipes most weeks.

Read the recipes on Substack