The other main sight in Bukhara, and to my mind far superior to the rest, is the Kalon Mosque and Minaret complex. As impressive as the minaret is now, think about how it would have looked to someone who saw it when it was built in 1127. It was said […]
Tag: Central Asia
The Ark (R)
Quiet Kalon (R)
I find myself kind of missing Central Asia, and especially Uzbekistan. This is a very quiet photo, I know, but it evokes for me a very specific feeling. Bukhara is one of the handful of spots in Uzbekistan, maybe even just a handful in Central Asia, that are truly touristy. […]
Bukhara (R)
Bukhara has been my favorite city in Central Asia, and among my favorites of traveling in general. Not only is the history and architecture there, but the people have been amazing my entire time here. My first day, stumbling around a neighborhood trying to find the city walls based on […]
Faces of the Urgut Bazaar (R)
Shakhrisabz: Home Sweet Home (R)
Not for me. For Timur. Though just a daytrip from Samarkand for me, Shakrisabz was an interesting look into the home of the might Amir Timur. I feel like I’ve learned far more about Central Asian history in one week in Uzbekistan than in the 23 years before.
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.