The absolute single most excellent thing about Osaka was the SUMO TOURNAMENT that was going on when Matt and I visited. We took our seats hours before the main action began to see some of the lower level fights (which is how I managed to get a video from just […]
Tag: Festival
Uzbek Wedding
The reason I’ve has so much fun in Bukhara, and also the reason I came back for a second round, is named Sadriddin Gulovs. I met Sadriddin as I stopped for coffee in a random cafe on a random street during a random afternoon in Bukhara. It lead to an […]
Traditional Uzbek Music
Two videos of the incomparable Sadriddin Gulovs and his friend Sultan on traditional instruments of Uzbekistan. Though the video quality may be sub-par, I can attest that the performance itself was second to none.
Sugat Kabanhawan Festival: So much for Cebu
Sugat Kabanhawan Festvial: Easter in Cebu I flew into Cebu with the intention of just hanging out for a day or two to relax, and then heading on towards diving and jungles. Fortunately, it being Easter in the very Catholic Philippines, there were celebrations to be found! The annual “Sugat-Kabanhawan” […]
Tashkent Stadium (R)
Soccer! The first night I spent in Tashkent, I saw lots of groups of guys walking with flags and chanting. I knew it had to either be a riot or a sporting match, so I followed one group to figure out where they were going. Happily, they were headed to […]
And the Golden Winged Ships? (R)
You know what gets better with age? Yes, wine, of course; but what else? Sandcastles. You thought you were the big dude on the beach back in 5th grade? Well, check out these. Located on Ofelia beach, a tiny peninsula of construction in the NyHavn area of Copenhagen that juts […]
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.