Almaty to Shymkent Night Train 🇰🇿 Exploring Kazakhstan’s bazaars, parks & local breakfasts

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is leaner and healthier.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

Grab breakfast at a canteen-style restaurant.

Order blinis filled with sguschonka and tea.

Enjoy the meal, with one person having four blinis and the other three.

Visit the Green Bazaar to explore local produce and groceries.

Look for souvenirs like magnets and hats, purchasing two hats for 2000 Tenge each.

Head to the park but find it closed for maintenance.

Decide to find transportation back to the city for dinner.

Eat dinner at a Chinese restaurant above the hostel, ordering noodles, tea eggs, and salads.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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