TALGAR, Kazakhstan -- The golden hues of autumn envelop the air, carrying a gentle nip, as I embark on a journey across Kazakhstan to Talgar, a picturesque town located around 40 kilometers from Almaty, a former capital close to the southern border with Kyrgyzstan.
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Yurt alert: Traditional tents make a comeback in Kazakhstan
Portable dwellings thrive as tourist attractions and emergency housing
Yurts have been used for over 2,000 years in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian communities as practical, simple and portable homes. They are now getting a new lease of life as a draw for tourists. © Reuters
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