Tamang Heritage Trail

The culture and traditional way of life for many tribes in remote regions are always at risk of being lost as a country modernises. When

Proof For Everest

Marco Polo was the first European to leave a detailed chronicle of his experience in China (known to him as Cathay). This account of the

Climbing Gunung Agung True Smmit

Gunung Agung 3031m is the highest mountain in Bali and also the island’s only 3,000m peak. Increased volcanic activity put a temporary stop to climbing

Kyrgyzstan Trip 2022

I went on two treks on this trip to Kyrgyzstan. The first was a 5-day trek (on foot) from Karakol to Ala Kul Lake starting

Magnificent Manaslu

Wow! I may change my mind and do Manaslu this November instead. This video is more “artistic” than documentary. Not a lot of commentary but

Changing Kyrgyz Fashion Over 100 Years

The changing fashions and outlook of women in Kyrgyzstan over 100 years. She’s a fantastic model. Look at all the different moods and facial expressions

Beshbarmak БЕШБАРМАК

Kyrgyzstan horsemeat noodles. Taste it then try to make it. But from what I know, you don’t always have to use horsemeat for beshbarmark. You

Making Kyrgyz Boorsok

It’s usually spelled “borsok”, but I’m following the Russian spelling here. It’s like a cream puff without the cream inside. In Kyrgyzstan, it’s often eaten