Wild Kamchatka: Visiting Russia’s Nomadic Reindeer Herders
On the remote Russian peninsula of Kamchatka, the indigenous Even people watch over large herds of reindeer like their ancestors have for hundreds of years.
Asia
Beautiful travel photography, wild stories, and budget tips from my adventures in Asia & Central Asia. Browse the articles below to help you plan your trip!
Surfing Siargao: Ocean Ecstasy In The Philippines
I’m paddling away from a four foot wall of crystal blue water, rising up from the ocean and bearing down on my position. I feel the push as it catches my board, faster and faster.
Ghost Tower: Climbing Bangkok’s Abandoned Skyscraper
The skyscraper’s 43rd floor is the most haunted of them all. Treading carefully over piles of debris, I pick my way through musty darkness praying I won’t vanish into a hole.
Rock Climbing Limestone Cliffs At Railay Beach
Giant pillars of karst limestone protrude into the sky around Railay Beach, home to some of the best rock climbing in the world. Even the monkeys love this place.
Possessed By Tattoos: Sak Yant Wai Kru Festival
Hordes of screaming men possessed by their magic Sak Yant tattoos run wildly towards a shrine, crashing into the human shield of soldiers protecting it.
Why You Shouldn’t Ride Elephants In Thailand
Everyone wants to ride elephants in Thailand. Including me. That was until I spent the day at an elephant sanctuary and learned the disturbing truth about this popular activity.
Blessed By A Monk: How I Got My Magic Sak Yant Tattoo
Over 40 people watched in silence as the monk repeatedly penetrated my flesh like a sewing machine. His needle sent waves of hot searing pain into my back.
Deep Water Soloing: Climbing Without Ropes
My forearms were burning. Sweat streamed into my eyes. There were no safety ropes. Suddenly I lost my grip on the rock and plummeted 35 feet off a cliff.
Scuba Diving Thailand’s Colorful Similan Islands
With a simple wave of my hand, glowing trails of green pixie dust materialized in the dark water. Had I become a wizard? Did someone slip me some LSD?
