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The World Nomad Games Opening Ceremonies

The World Nomad Games Opening Ceremonies

by Richard Collett | Sep 5, 2018 | Kyrgyzstan, PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD

The World Nomad Games Opening Ceremonies The 2018 World Nomad Games have begun! Horses are galloping across the steppe and for some reason, many people have been on fire through the opening ceremonies. This year’s edition of the nomadic, Central Asian games...
Celebrating Kyrgyzstan Independence Day!

Celebrating Kyrgyzstan Independence Day!

by Richard Collett | Sep 3, 2018 | Kyrgyzstan, PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD

Celebrating Kyrgyzstan Independence Day! I landed in Bishkek on the 30th August, ready to experience the uniqueness of the World Nomad Games, held in Cholpon Ata, a beautiful lakeside location outside the capital, every two years. Before the games began though, there...
Travel Tramp August Update: I’m in Kyrgyzstan!

Travel Tramp August Update: I’m in Kyrgyzstan!

by Richard Collett | Aug 30, 2018 | FROM THE ROAD, Kyrgyzstan

I’m in Kyrgyzstan! Hello travellers, it’s been a while since I’ve given you a real time travel update, and that’s because I’ve only just hit the road again, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve just landed in Bishkek and I’m getting ready to explore this mountainous...
The Kennedy Range: Unknown Landscapes In The Aussie Outback

The Kennedy Range: Unknown Landscapes In The Aussie Outback

by Richard Collett | Aug 15, 2018 | Australia, FROM THE ROAD

The Kennedy Range: Unknown Landscapes In The Aussie Outback The high, red ridges of the Kennedy Range National Park rose unexpectedly out of the ground on the edge of the horizon like some monstrous, rocky beast. The surrounding land was unnervingly flat. Flatter than...
How To Travel From Albany To Esperance. The Definitive Travel Guide.

How To Travel From Albany To Esperance. The Definitive Travel Guide.

by Richard Collett | Aug 12, 2018 | Australia, SURVIVAL GUIDES

How To Travel From Albany To Esperance. The Definitive Travel Guide. Albany and Esperance are two of the most spectacular destinations to explore along the extensive southern coastline of Western Australia. They are home to epic national parks, fantastic white sand...
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