Countries

Posts from or about various countries I’ve been to!

The Coziest Little Village in Crete

I realize I’m starting right at the end here, but by the time Kyle and I finished what ended up being nearly three weeks of hiking for me in Crete, I needed a cozy place to hang out and a comfortable bed to crash in. Terribly conveniently for me, I found To Akrogiala in the … Continue reading »

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Doeskin Ranch, Near and Dear

Of all the unexpected places to find beauty. My mother and aunt now live maybe 45 minutes from each other, one in Austin’s suburbia and one on the approach to the Texas Hill Country. Nearly halfway between them, unexpectedly, is one of quick-and-prettiest little city getaways I’ve found yet near Austin, Tx. In some ways … Continue reading »

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The Warm Embrace of Tajikistan

Real, honest, open hospitality is a truly amazing thing. This tradition runs deep through the cultures of most of Central Asia, but in my experiences nowhere near as much as Tajikistan. Though there are some really well-run and welcoming homestays in Tajikistan’s Fan Mountains, they don’t quite cover the whole region. How fortunate, then, that … Continue reading »

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Photo Slideshow: Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is amazing, and I may never visit again. Its beautiful, and yet very few people visit because of visa policies that are either expensive or asinine (depending on the visa). The people are mostly friendly and helpful and hospitable, but I also had two cops try to shake me down for money within an … Continue reading »

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Greek Food For the Win

There are a lot of good reasons to be excited about Greece. Beaches, history, and temples are all close to the top of the list. Taking the very top spot, though, may be one very important thing: FOOD. I was fortunate enough to be hired to photography a walking food tour of Athens, and it … Continue reading »

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