
Astana — the capital of Kazakhstan with original architecture and a ton of unusual sights: from a tent-shaped shopping mall to a huge tower with a golden sphere on top.  In the Kupi.com Blog, we…

We've compiled a guide for those who have already crossed the border into Kazakhstan or are about to. It covers: housing, document processing, mental differences between north and south, as well as ad…

No matter what your reasons for visiting the capital of Uzbekistan, it will leave no one indifferent. A city with a thousand-year history, centuries-old temples, and captivating mountain landscapes th…

Tashkent is the pearl of Central Asia, a city with a rich history and rapidly developing modernity. Tashkent is the capital of which republic? That's right, it is the capital of Uzbekistan, a large me…

Dreaming of an oriental fairy tale where the bustle of bazaars intertwines with the silence of ancient madrasahs, and the air is filled with the aroma of spices and tea? Uzbekistan is exactly such a p…

Since the end of September, Russia has resumed air travel with Kyrgyzstan, and this is a good reason to get acquainted with the country. We tell you where to go in the city and beyond, how not to spen…

Uzbekistan is one of the great options, where you can travel without a visa from Russia . Pilaf, delicious fruits, hospitality, and incredible architecture come together in Samarkand, the country's la…

Spring break is a great chance to shake off winter drowsiness and give children new experiences before the final school quarter begins. For a successful reset, it's worth changing your surroundings an…

The first trip abroad in 2026 requires a little more attention to detail than before, but it is still just as feasible and wonderful. To ensure you feel confident from the moment of booking until your…

March is the perfect time to say goodbye to skis, skates, and mulled wine, shed your puffer jacket, and head somewhere far away. For example, to sunny Tashkent or bohemian Belgrade. In this article, w…

If you are stranded in one of the Middle Eastern countries , your main route home now almost certainly lies through Moscow. Direct connections to the Far East are currently extremely scarce, so the ca…

We understand that the 'card' question before a trip is a real headache right now. You have to think about where to withdraw cash if needed, and whether you can pay with a card in foreign stores. We h…

The question " where to Europe without transfers?" sounds rhetorical today. Direct flights are a thing of the past, but does that mean European holidays are canceled? Not at all. Routes have simply be…

We have already written that some airports offer free tours to passengers flying in transit.Now let's talk about the free Istanbul tour and the "Stopover in Istanbul" service. If you are flying throug…

Remember 2020? That time when everyone wore masks, set QR codes with vaccination certificates as phone wallpapers, and held parties via Zoom? The very coronavirus pandemic that put travel on hold. Fiv…

Only half of 2025 is behind us, and we are already thinking about the next one. Where will tourists flock? Which cities and countries will be most in demand? Where can you have a great rest and see so…

There's not much left of spring, and you still haven't figured out where to go on vacation in summer 2025? We've put together several original options – to the sea, to the mountains, on excursions, in…

In the 'Stopover' section, we tell you how to spend time in a transit city — wisely and without suffering at the airport. The first issue is about Istanbul, which is popular nowadays. Columnist Ekater…

Let's grab flight tickets to Kazan! Let's try national Tatar fast food and rollerblading along the local Kremlin Embankment. In the article, we've told you which attractions are a must-visit and what…
Have a long layover at the airport? Don't rush to get upset!  If you are flying through one of the cities we'll tell you about in this article, you can count on a free tour.   ISTANBUL. ATAT…