Southeast Asia Rises as Favorite Vacation Spot for Kazakh Tourists

Southeast Asia Rises as Favorite Vacation Spot for Kazakh Tourists

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Travel abroad is becoming increasingly popular among Kazakh tourists, with a growing number opting for Southeast Asian destinations. According to industry experts, China has emerged as a top choice, with outbound tourism growing by 300%, followed by Vietnam with a 200% increase and Qatar with 160%. Photo credit: Shutterstock The surge in interest in Vie…

Lights of Southeast Asia

Lights of Southeast Asia | International Space StationSoutheast Asia occupies the bottom two-thirds of this image. The scene is dark except for nighttime lights coming from urban areas, the white and purple glow from a thunderstorm, and green dots from fishing boats. A strip of green airglow is visible across the planet's horizon at the top.NASA astronaut Don Pettit, aboard the International Space Station, took this nighttime photo while orbitin…