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How I Fell into a Lake and Accidentally Stole a Blanket in Kazakhstan

Mar 16, 2025 | Yina

There’s a unique kind of joy in traveling solo—navigating new cultures, making spontaneous connections, and, of course, discovering new ways to embarrass yourself on an international stage. My contribution to this tradition was falling into a freezing lake in Kazakhstan. During my senior year of college, I spent my final semester wandering through South America…

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Categories: Journal Tags: 2022 + central asia + crazy story + kazakhstan + kolsay lake + Sharyn canyon + travel diary + travel fumble

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