It was around lunchtime on the first day of November when thick plumes of acrid smoke billowed into the sky over Barakholka, Almaty’s sprawling archipelago of wholesale bazaars. A two-story warehouse ...

Shoppers thronged Barakholka bazaar in Kazakhstan’s commercial capital, Almaty, on a recent summer’s afternoon, browsing for bargains in the shipping containers from which traders ply their wares. It ...

From foodie havens to museums and markets, find out why Kazakhstan's largest city is perfect for a short break ...

Mention “Almaty” and those who are familiar with Kazakhstan’s former capital will envision snow-draped peaks, winding ski trails, and glistening turquoise lakes. But not every visit allows for such ...