In a past life (circa 2009), David managed the local Russian bath here in Seattle. It was there that he met our friend Helmut, who happened to be traveling with us in Kazakhstan and…
Unlike our time in Southeast Asia this past May, where we were pleasantly surprised by several examples of our favorite architectural styles in Phnom Penh, I knew leading up to our Central Asia trip…
The first stop on our whirlwind tour of Central Asia was Kazakhstan’s former capital, Almaty. It remains the largest city in the country, as well as its cultural epicenter. My knowledge of the city…
It’s been a few weeks since our return from Central Asia, and I think I’ve had ample time to process our amazing experience there. One of the things we noticed throughout our time there…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by Central Asia. My father runs an antique rug store in the Seattle area, and since I was a wee child I’ve been surrounded by…