While hiking the E4 across Crete, most trekkers will see the beach at Kato Zakros as the long-sought end of their trans-island adventure, the final stopping point after several weeks on foot through Crete’s varied and beautiful landscapes. For me, though? It was just the beginning. With one last look […]
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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.