I want to visit here. Mainly Kazakhstan, but I'd like to eventually see all of them. What do I need to know in order to prepare myself? I'm an American who's only traveled in first world, highly English-speaking western countries before. Are these countries cheap? What are the must see places? Do I need a tour guide? Are the cities as lively as the western world? How strict Muslim are they? Is it possible to pick up chicks here?
if a brother of a young woman will see you looking at her for more than 2 seconds he will stab you and cut off your head.
>>2825169>Are these countries cheap?Mostly yes, except Kazakhstan.>What are the must see places?Just look up the must-sees for each country.>Do I need a tour guide?For Turkmenistan yes, you're not allowed in on your own.>Are the cities as lively as the western world?Some are. The bigger cities have a lot of nightlife and clubs.>How strict Muslim are they?Not at all, except for not eating pork.>Is it possible to pick up chicks here?Only foreigners, not locals.
>>2825169I've only been to UZ/KG/KZ.>Are these countries cheap?Define cheap. They're vastly cheaper than the American stans, that's for sure.In terms of how expensive shit is, KZ >>> KG > UZ. No idea about the other three. >What are the must see places?Google nigga, google>Do I need a tour guide?No. Except for Turkmenistan (no other way to get a visa) and possibly Afghanistan (who the fuck even knows any more what's legal and what'll get you in trouble)>Are the cities as lively as the western world?Yeah, they're fine. Tashkent and Almaty are very lively and modern in the post-Soviet sense. Bishkek is ok too though there's less new development. Smaller cities can be sleepy with some touristy exceptions (eg. Bucchara)>How strict Muslim are they?Uzbekistan, not particularly. Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan you wouldn't even be able to tell they're muslim if not for the occasional mosque. I've met a grand total of one zealot in KG and the guy turned out to be a Protestant convert, kek.>Is it possible to pick up chicks here?Pic related. Whether you'll survive the pick up attempt is a different matter.
