In places like Cambodia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan (to name just a few) the most important factor in life doesn’t always seem to be who/what you know but, rather, who and what you pay. Rules are flexible everywhere, but in some places all it takes is a bit of cash to […]
Tag: Architecture
Colonial Penang
When I’m in Malaysia for more than a few days between flights, the adventurous side of me nags me to get out of KL and explore a little bit of the Peninsula instead of just relaxing in the city. With nine days to play with between other countries, then, I […]
The Temples of Bagan
Temples of Bagan So, granted, this is an overused descriptive: Bagan is incredible. Unbelievable, maybe, would fit more accurately? The immediate comparison is to Angkor Wat, in Cambodia. While the two are similar in idea (ancient temples, old cultures, Buddhist sculpture), the vibe is completely different. The joy of Angkor […]
The Tallest Building IN THE WORLD!!!
To say that the Burj Khalifa dominates the skyline of Dubai would be putting it lightly. The Khalifa IS the skyline of Dubai. There are other interesting and tall buildings, but they are emasculated dwarfs beside this. Taking the elevator to the 124th floor (out of 160) viewing platform is […]
Nurata
I left Bukhara for Nurata, home to a fortress constructed by Alexander the Great around 327 B.C. Though a bit worse now for so many years’ wear, it was still an awesome feeling to sit on top of the fortress and watch the sun go down over the mountains surrounding […]
Fortress Sauran
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.