I’m not quite workin’ there yet, but did manage a quick tour through the White House in Washington, D.C. I think the little sister was not amused, but the short walk through those historic halls is definitely something I’m glad that we planned ahead and did – and plan ahead […]
Tag: USA
Visiting the Librarian of Congress
I’m still, at heart, kind of a nerd. As exciting as hiking through Tajik mountains or road-tripping through the deserts of Mongolia can be, I also cherish the chance to sit and read in quiet beautiful places. All of which I tell you just to justify having gone out of […]
Monumental Nights in D.C. (R)
I’m bad sometimes, while traveling with other people, about not wanting to spend much time on photography because I’m worried the people I’m with will get impatient with waiting for just… one… more…. shot. This is doubly true, then, with my 13 year old sister as a travel companion. I […]
Down Wimberly Way (R)
You know those places that are just so close to home that you never actually get to them? The ones that visitors seem to have gone to, but you’ve only heard of? Wimberly, Tx is one of those. I’ve known this name for years as my aunt and uncle have long […]
TX BBQ! (R)
One of the greatest things about going back to visit America, from a travel perspective anyways, is actually some of the food. A lot of non-Americans refuse to believe this, but while there may not be much “American food” as a typical cuisine there are certainly delicious regional specialties all […]
Keep It Weird (R)
Austin, Tx certainly feels like an abnormal place. Liberal political views surrounded by a sea of red, for one thing. Thrift Shop hipsters, for another. And, of course, the fact that biking is a huge deal in the city. Austin’s ghost bikes are a reminder, albeit a grim one, […]
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.