All Journeys
Every route we've mapped across Mongolia, Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan, Kamchatka, and New Zealand.
Orkhon Valley: Waterfalls, Rivers, and Volcanic Landscapes
There are places that are remembered for a single landmark. Orkhon Valley works differently. It is difficult to point to just one location and say, “This alone is worth crossing half the…
Roads of Mongolia: More Than Just a Way to Get Somewhere
Almost every journey begins the same way. You open a map, mark a few beautiful places, and start planning the route between them.
The Gobi Desert: What to See in Mongolia’s Most Unusual Region
On the map, the Gobi appears as a vast pale expanse covering southern Mongolia. It seems as though several days among the sands would quickly begin to feel repetitive. In reality, the…
Volcanic Mongolia
After several days among green valleys and open pastures, the landscape suddenly changes. Black lava fields, an ancient crater, and scenery that feels more like Iceland than Central Asia…
The Road Through the Orkhon Valley
Sometimes the most memorable places in a journey are the ones where nobody tells you to stop.
Why Has the Nomadic Way of Life Survived in Mongolia?
There are places in Mongolia that make you ask questions you never expected to ask.
Mongolia Reflected in Water
While sorting through photographs after a journey across Mongolia, you begin to notice something unexpected.
What Surprises People Most About Mongolia
Before a first trip to Mongolia, it often seems like an easy country to imagine.
Mongolia: Where to Start Exploring the Local Cuisine
Something interesting happens when people encounter Mongolian food for the first time.
What Shapes Traditional Mongolian Cuisine?
Some cuisines cannot be separated from the places where they developed.
What Surprises Travelers About Mongolian Cuisine
Before traveling to Mongolia, most people have a rough idea of what they expect to find on the table.
How the Cuisine of a Land of Steppes and Nomads Works
Imagine a cuisine without a permanent home.
The Diversity of Mongolia’s Horizons
On a map, Mongolia looks enormous.
Charyn Canyon
Most photographs of Charyn Canyon are taken from the same place.
Lake Issyk-Kul and Its Surroundings
Issyk-Kul has a feature that is difficult to notice on a map.
Kyrgyz Range: One Mountain System, Dozens of Different Landscapes
On a map, the Kyrgyz Range appears fairly simple.
Kamchatka Between the Ocean and the Mountains
In southern Kamchatka, it is difficult to draw a clear boundary between the coastline and the mountain regions.
Kamchatka: From Salmon Rivers to Bear Shores
Conversations about Kamchatka usually begin with volcanoes, the Pacific Ocean, hot springs, or the Valley of Geysers.
Kamchatka in Constant Motion
On a map, Kamchatka appears well defined. The coastline, mountain ranges, volcanoes, rivers, and lakes are all clearly visible. At first glance, the peninsula can seem like a collection…
Kamchatka’s Underground Heat
There are places in Kamchatka where it is difficult to guess the temperature of the ground from the surrounding landscape. Snow may lie nearby, cold water may flow down the slopes, and…
Every Volcano in Kamchatka Tells a Different Story
When people talk about Kamchatka, the word “volcano” is often used as a general description of the entire peninsula.
Kamchatka: A Land of Different Experiences
Kamchatka is rarely remembered for a single event or one point on the map. The peninsula seems to combine several different worlds, each capable of offering a completely different…
Where the Earth Doesn’t Pretend to Be Still
In most countries, the landscape feels complete. Mountains stand where they have always stood, lakes rest quietly in their basins, and the ground beneath your feet gives the impression…
Through a Living Landscape: A Four-Day Journey from Rotorua to Tongariro
After travelling through the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, you begin to realise that Rotorua, Waimangu, Taupō, and Tongariro are not four separate attractions. They are different…
Where Is That Postcard New Zealand?
Some countries are recognized by a single landmark. France by the Eiffel Tower. Australia by the Sydney Opera House. But when most people picture New Zealand, they think of something…
Several Days Inside That Postcard
This route isn’t just a collection of famous sights. Each day builds naturally on the last. The lakes become more vivid, the mountains draw closer, and before long you find yourself…
Seven Roads Worth Traveling to the South Island For
When people talk about New Zealand’s South Island, they usually think of its lakes, mountains, and fjords. Yet almost everyone who has been here remembers more than just the…
Seven Roads in One Week
In just one week on New Zealand’s South Island, you’ll experience such a dramatic variety of landscapes that it often feels as though you’ve crossed the borders of several different…
The Country Where They Give the Night Back to Nature
During the day, you admire the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo, the snow-covered peaks of the Southern Alps, and the road leading toward Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest mountain. It feels…
The Forest You Need to Hear
New Zealand’s forests have a strange way of surprising first-time visitors.