Islamic Art Museum Istanbul I know it may seem like I wont stop talking about this recently, but I’m really stoked to be heading back to Central Asia. One of the first touristy things I’ve done in Istanbul is the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. A lot of the […]
Tag: Middle East
Abu Dhabi Palace Hotel
Abu Dhabi Palace Hotel If the beach is the natural highlight of Abu Dhabi and the Heritage Village the cultural highlight, then the Palace Hotel is some sort of ostentatious absurdity highlight. Walking up, of course, the presentation is grand as you approach the main entrance via an alleyway of […]
Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
Abu Dhabi Heritage Village My personal highlight for Abu Dhabi was definitely the Heritage Village. A kind of open-air museum, it actually did a very nice job of presenting the traditional cultures of the Emirates without feeling tacky. Exhibits included examples of traditional architecture, crafts, and lifestyles. This place was […]
Abu Dhabi
Though Abu Dhabi did have a few highlights, overall it wasn’t terribly exciting. As far as I could tell, the beach was the most inspiring reason most people find to be in the city. Fronting the downtown area, I must admit that seeing the beach gave me a twinge […]
Al Ain Camel Market – A Dubai Daytrip
Al Ain Camel Market Also, if you’ve ever wondered what a really angry camel sounds like, this is for you: —- I’m normally a proponent of independent travel where reasonable, but for a daytrip to the Al Ain Camel Market a guided tour might actually make sense. Leaving from Dubai, […]
Al Ain Oasis – A Dubai Daytrip
Al Ain Oasis The town of Al Ain, part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is a world apart from the other two cities I visited in the UAE. While Dubai and Abu Dhabi are tall, bustling, economic centers; Al Ain is nothing of the sort. It felt like a […]
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.