You know one of the things I really love about Central Asia? The tradition of hospitality. I was just walking down the street in Istaravshan having a wander at the end of a transit day, and asked these dudes whether the left turn or right turn down their street lead […]
Tajikistan
Road Trip: Tajikistan and the Tunnel of Death (R)
I’ve been on any number of dodgy jeep/van/bus rides in my life, but nowhere in the world have these trips made me fear for my life twice in as many weeks. Tajikistan, then, deserves some sort of medal for the accomplishment. The mountain road from Istaravshan to Penjikent starts out […]
Kulikalon Camping (R)
You know that feeling when sometimes you just need to get away? Leave cities and civilizations behind and jsut get out into nature? I was having one of those days about a week into Tajikistan. So I stayed here, for three nights. Climbing unfortunately snowy mountain passes during the day […]
Travel Budget: Tajikistan (R)
Travel Budget: Tajikistan Tajikistan is an incredible country to travel. Towering mountains to hike through and amazingly hospitable cultures that take one look at travelers and invite them in for tea. It isn’t always the most comfortable place to travel, but the sheer adventure of the experience more than makes […]
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.