Tag: Former USSR
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.
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 […]
Travelling in Tashkent (R)
As far as capital cities go, Tashkent was actually a decent introduction to the country. There were a handful of bazaars, nice architecture, and lots of interesting history about Central Asia. The most exciting thing about Tashkent, though, was…
Welcome to Uzbekistan (R)
With all this money, you’re going to need a bigger backpack.
Moron in Mongolia (R)
Though Northern Mongolia had a fair number of truly awesome spots, MOPOH was not amongst them. Oh wait, that was the Cyrillic name. The first indication something was strange was the English name: Moron. Second: horses riding down the streets (though I must admit that as usual this endeared the […]
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.