Bishkek: A Warm Farewell to Central Asia
The final stop on my tour of Central Asia was Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. And after the chilly days in Issyk Kul, it was pleasant and warm for our last days before heading home.
Issyk Kul: A chilly welcome to Kyrgyzstan
Issyk Kul is the second largest high-altitude lake in the world (after Lake Titicaca). It is also the eighth-deepest lake in the world, the eleventh-largest lake by volume, and the second-largest saline lake. Since it’s at an altitude of just … Continued
A Visit to Bulmanipestan
BULgaria + roMANIa + budaPESt + four sTANs = Bulmanipestan, my first big adventure of 2026. And I am leaving in just four days! I’m ready to get moving again after almost three months at home. Here are all the details:
Here’s what’s coming up in 2026
It wouldn’t be a new year for me without having a whole lot of travel plans. So here’s a quick overview of what I have coming up in 2026. You can certainly expect more details, like a detailed itinerary, as we … Continued