I’ve been to Ala-Archa once before, of course, but it absolutely did not look like this. If my first journey to Ala-Archa National Park was characterized by herds of horses and Couchsurfers, this second trip was all about the snowfall and convivial Kyrgyz co-campers. Walking into the trail towards Ala-Archa […]
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Kyrgyzstan Horse Games: An Introduction
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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.