With the Eagle Hunters of Kyrgyzstan
Aidar and Nursultan, Kyrgyz eagle hunters, train their deadly predators on the edge of Issyk-Kul Lake, a window into the past and a demonstration of nature's raw power....
Richard Collett
One Day in Osh: Exploring Kyrgyzstan’s Second City
It's not the most popular city in Central Asia, but for those with one day in Osh, there is plenty to see for those who like history, mountains, and uniquely photogenic markets. ...
Cameron Highlands: Jungle Journey to the Best Cup of Tea in Malaysia
In many ways, the Cameron Highlands wears the costume of a small English village. But, there is a jungle here, and a cup of tea worth the journey. ...
World Nomad Games: The Most Unusual Sporting Event of the Year
Richard Collett travels to the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan for an inspiring story of sporting greatness, cultural pride, and dead goat polo – also known as Kok Boru – in one of Asia’s most interesting competitions. ...
Khasab: Smugglers, Dolphins, and Dhows in the Fjords of Oman
Smugglers run goods to Iran, oil tankers rest on the Strait of Hormuz, and dolphins swim bright, coral waters surrounded by arid cliffs. This is Khasab....
City on Stilts: A Journey through Kampong Ayer
With more than 40,000 residents and just moments from Bornean rainforest, Kampong Ayer in Brunei is less of a water village and more of a city on stilts. ...
Moynaq: Desert Ships on the Forgotten Aral Sea
When the Aral Sea retreated to feed Soviet agriculture, whole regions were left abandoned, forgotten, and dry. In Moynaq, the only legacy of this once promising city are the ships that now sail on the desert. ...
5 Historic Sights To Help You Understand Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan was created by the Soviets in the 20th Century, but the land, the cities, and the people within this country’s borders have a history that stretches back centuries. These sites put modern Uzbekistan in perspective....
Richard Collett
Richard is the Travel Tramp, an adventure traveler and freelance writer who can't stop getting off the beaten track. He writes travel blogs with a dash of journalism and takes photographs along the way.