One of the last undiscovered travel destinations, Kazakhstan is gradually making its presence known to the world, thanks to its hidden oil reserves. The most economically advanced ex-Soviet states, Kazakhstan is reinventing itself into a uniquely prosperous and modern Eurasian nation. Kazakhstan presents an array of surprising adventures. You can trek on foot or horse in the spectacular Tian Shan or Altay Mountains, watch flamingos on steppe lakes or discover mysterious underground mosques near the Caspian Sea. With travelers still a rare commodity in these parts, visitors are treated with real hospitality, and locals will often go out of their way to help.