Kazakhstan Chronicles

Observations, photos, and silly situations from my life in Central Asia.

By Julia Appel

Spring

an ode

May 17 • Julia Appel

Planes, Trains, Automobiles maybe not so much

Apr 4 • Julia Appel

Omelas

How I Spent My Winter Vacation

Jan 26 • Julia Appel

Sarmale Chronicles

A brief interlude/crossover episode

Jan 7 • Julia Appel

Idiot Club

plus: cat! more cats! more cats??!! and thanksgiving!

Dec 13, 2025 • Julia Appel

The Los Angeles of Kazakhstan

and other adventures

Nov 4, 2025 • Julia Appel

Crossing

Steppes, borders, years

Oct 4, 2025 • Julia Appel

The Hunt

In which I wander, wait, and eat very well

Sep 11, 2025 • Julia Appel