Alkmaar Cheese Market – Say Cheese! Cheesy title, right? Yet somehow appropriate, given that today’s post comes to you from the town of Alkmaar and its tourist cheese market! Though similar to many small towns in Holland, Alkmaar is interesting in its own whey. On the Waag square in the […]
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Khojand Tajikistan: A Lazy Visitor’s Guide
Khojand Tajikistan: A Lazy Visitor’s Guide Contrary to what everyone I know in America seems to think, long-term independent travel is not just some big happy vacation. Crossing from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan was one of the most-hassle filled two days of my life, and by the time I got to […]
Tokmok Bazaar: Where to Buy a Kyrgyz Horse
Tokmok Bazaar: Where to Buy a Kyrgyz Horse
Istravshan Tajikistan: A Small Town with Big History
Istravshan Tajikistan: A Small Town with Big History There are times that, honestly, I can’t really explain why. A place just grabs me, without much of a clear reason way. Istravshan was, I think, one of those. Though of some prominence in Tajikistan’s history, today Istravshan is just a small-town […]
Samarkand’s Urgut Bazaar
Samarkand’s Urgut Bazaar There are so many things to do in Samarkand that I didn’t make time to explore the surrounding region on my first visit to the city – it was only on my second trip to Central Asia that I was able to visit one of Uzbekistan‘s best […]
Istanbul Markets: A Travellers’ Guide
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaars I’ve talked about Istanbul’s markets before, several times in fact, but I’m constantly drawn to them. Between the combination of delicious food, vibrant colors, and a constant flow of people I could spend an hour or two everyday just walking through these markets with a camera. These […]
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.