Winter can be a difficult time of year to dress for. The air is colder, the precipitation is unpredictable…and that…
Imagine an enchanting seaside town with burnt orange rooftops, a rocky shoreline, and quaint, winding alleyways, surrounded by sparkling blue…
For the first 24 years of my life, I thought I had Camiguin all to myself. Known as the “island…
As Kazakhstan’s former capital and its largest city, Almaty (also known as the “City of Apple Trees” is one of…
Kazakhstan’s newly-named capital city, Astana, is like a shimmering light in the middle of the Kazakh steppe. I visited Astana…
Comprised of five “-stan” countries, Central Asia is a vast region that’s relatively untouched by travelers compared to the rest…
I’ll be honest – during my three months in the region, I saw Central Asia’s cities primarily as places where…
While much of Kyrgyzstan is covered in beautiful mountains, pastures, and canyons, the Issyk-Kul region offers visitors a glimpse at…
Many people believe that Kazakhstan is a country full of indefinite flatness. And, in some ways, there is a lot…
Let’s cut right to the chase – I haven’t met a single American traveler since I arrived in Central Asia…
