We all have our happy places on this planet. Some of us just have a mere one or two, and others, like myself, have many and continuously keep adding to that list. When I was in Thailand, I added another to my list: Bamboo Island. My friend, Lindsay, and I had suffered through the inefficiencies […]
Category Archives: Asia
First-time visitors to Tbilisi will be surprised at how easy and affordable it is to take a taxi there. This is a guide to taking a taxi in Tbilisi that includes two useful apps and how to download and use them. If you have any questions regarding how to order a Tbilisi taxi, please send […]
Kyrgyzstan, Things to Do
Bishkek’s 10th Microdistrict: Nostalgia From the First Place I Visited in Central Asia
Disclaimer: This post actually references the 10th microdistrict as that is where my adventures always start when I head out to the area in Bishkek. Photos are from there, parks around it, the 11th, 12th, and 5th microdistricts, as well. All are within walking distance and are unique in their own rights. I’ll never forget […]
Are you looking for the best things to do in Shymkent, Kazakhstan? This guide will give you details on what to do in Shymkent! During my time living in Kazakhstan last year, I made it my mission to go to Shymkent to see what the third-largest Kazakh city and Silk Road hub had going on […]
Kazakhstan is easily one of the most beautiful countries on the planet and the country constantly flies under the travel radar when it shouldn’t. Especially when places like Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan’s famous sunken forest, exist. This is a travel guide to Lake Kaindy, part of the Kolsai Lakes in southeastern Kazakhstan, discussing how to visit […]
I have all the components that would make up a terrible trekker. I am afraid of heights. I am claustrophobic, which comes into play when trying to stuff me into a tent to sleep. And all animals distract me, which can be a horrible problem when trekking during spring, and all the baby animals are […]