Enchanted Rock State Natural Area A little history, a little legend, and quite a lot of opportunity for adventure. That’s Enchanted Rock. It’s one of the best weekend getaways in Texas by a long shot – an easy weekend out of Austin or San Antonio to revel in nature and […]
Tag: Nature
Crete E4: Elafonisi to Paleochora
I actually did the westernmost stretch of the Crete E4, from Elafonisi to Paleochora, as a one day round-trip from Paleochora. Which is a shame, really, because it means I didn’t get to spend any time on the best beach in Crete! By the time actually got to Elafonisi, it […]
Hitting the Trail: Issyk-Ata
One of the reasons Bishkek seems to be like such a liveable city? The multitude of options for hiking and outdoor exploration within just an hour or two of the city. Aside from the restorative properties of the little health spa of Issyk-Ata an hour and a half from Bishkek, […]
Crete E4: Road Walking
Crete E4: Road Walking I woke up on Day 5 of my hike across the Crete E4 to a beautiful view down the Cha Gorge and a delicious breakfast of oranges and chocolate on toast. After a delicious start, my path descended down towards the Gorge and past wooded copses […]
Prince’s Islands: An Istanbul Daytrip
Prince’s Islands: An Istanbul Daytrip The Princes’ Islands, once home to Istanbul’s exiled elite and now the scene of a self-imposed summer escape from the city, had been in my consciousness for months before I finally visited on my 4th visit to the city. These islands, and particularly the largest […]
Crete E4: Cha Gorge
Crete E4: Cha Gorge On Day 3 of my Crete E4 adventure, I began to realize that trail markings are apparently not a thing standardized across the world’s trails. I’d ended up on the wrong side of the valley from Vori, just below the highway that wound up in 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.