‘Asia Travel’ Category
Tasting Istanbul
A tour for someone who hates tours Istanbul is a food lover’s dream. There are so many food options and so many flavors in the city that it’s absolutely overwhelming. It’s like being in a maze without a map, without a sense of direction, and with no idea of where to even begin. It’s a perfect [...]
Film Pictures from Istanbul
Last week I spent a quick 5 days in Istanbul. I had mostly good vibes about the city. I loved it’s food, architecture, history, markets, and culture. But WOW are there a lot of people! There were long lines for the touristy things, and the non touristy things had tons of people too. I wouldn’t [...]
Running a Winter Marathon… In Siberia. On Ice.
…why? I try to seek out new and unique experiences when I travel, so I was very intrigued when I found out about the Baikal Ice Marathon a year and a half ago. I was returning from my first trip on the Trans Siberian Railway at the time, and I figured it’d be totally unrealistic [...]
Just How Cold is Siberia in Winter?
I just finished my second trip on the Trans Siberian Railway, an epic journey that took me from Tallinn, Estonia to Vladivostok, Russia by land. I went in late fall the first time across, and although it snowed in every Russian city I visited I was left wondering just how cold it gets in the [...]
Embracing the Challenges of Traveling Abroad
Regardless of where you are in the world, traveling challenges in unexpected ways. It’s how we deal with those challenges that make the difference between a successful or unsuccessful trip. Let me tell you a story… I’m in Tyumen, Russia, halfway around the world and twelve time zones away from my home in Chicago. Two months [...]
A Winter’s Month in Unedited Black and White Photographs
I haven’t traveled at all since I went to Iceland in September and as fellow addicts can understand, staying put is about the worst thing a travel junkie like me can do. For one, I start to suffer from severe withdrawal symptoms that make me genuinely un-fun to be around, not to mention how unsurprisingly difficult [...]
Don’t Miss these Overlooked and Underrated Destinations
The Westfjords of Iceland The Westfjords are difficult to get to. The roads are windy, mountainous, often unpaved, and they seem to go on forever. As a result many travelers skip the area entirely. But if you enjoy stunning vistas, jaw dropping fjords, and getting off the beaten path, the extra time is well worth [...]
You’ll Love These Spring Travel Destinations
Much of the northern hemisphere is frozen solid right about now, and spring feels like a long way away. But fear not! Spring will be here before you know it, so start planning if you’re looking to get away. Why spring is a good time to travel Weather is pleasant around the world – If [...]
What it’s Like to Travel on the Trans Siberian Railroad in Pictures
I’ve traveled a lot since my first big international trip got me hooked 6 years ago. Of all my travels I can confidently say that the most epic among them has been the Trans Siberian Railroad. When I got back from the trip I wasn’t sure if I’d ever top the intense, month long travel buzz I experienced when [...]