Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan If I were to recommend only one thing to a newly-arrived expat to Bishkek that wanted to meet people and explore Kyrgyzstan a little bit, it would be to join the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan and tag along on some of their weekend trips. In winter […]
Central Asia
Bishkek Opera and Ballet Theatre
Bishkek Opera and Ballet Theatre Like most of the former Soviet Union, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan has a strong presence of fine and performing arts – Drama and Painting and Opera and Ballet, among others. Though I had visited the Kyrygz Philharmonic Concert Hall a number of times, up […]
Medeo: Ice-Skating and Stair Stepping in the Mountains of Kazakhstan
Ice-Skating at Medeo With a distinct appreciation for snowy mountains and Soviet-era relics, how could I avoid a trip to the ice-skating rink at Medeo on my last visit to Almaty?
Kyrgyz Food in Bishkek: A Foodie’s Guide
Kyrgyz Food in Bishkek: A Foodie’s Guide I have sort of a love/hate thing on with Kyrgyz food (and really Central Asian food), where I really enjoy a couple of dishes until I eat them too many times in a row; then I dread having them again for weeks or […]
Kol-Tor: The Turquoise Lake of Kyrgyzstan
Kol-Tor: The Turquoise Lake of Kyrgyzstan The opportunity to get out into this mountains is, without a doubt, one of the greatest things about spending time in Kyrgyzstan.
Arslanbob Walnut Harvest: A Month In the Forests of Kyrgyzstan
Arslanbob Walnut Harvest: A Month in the Forests of Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan is full of small stories. A successful microfinance project here, a village with a long history of training fighter pilots there, and any number of interesting back stories to be stumbled across by travelers or locals alike. One of […]
Hey there! I'm Stephen, this is my travel blog, and that's me in the poofy hat.
I'm a photographer / writer traveling since 2008, and I've been doing my best to visit amazing places.
My current focus is Central Asia, because for a hiking and camping enthusiast it's as good as it gets.