Three flights and some fifteen hours later, I am in Marseille.

Galloping by the lake, a steep descent, and a reunion in Bishkek.

Clmbing up to the 3,400 meter Jalgyz Karagai Pass and swimming in the cold lake that is our destination.

The drive from Bishkek to Kyzart, meeting our horses, and the ride to our first camp.

An eco-taxi and chairlift away, we spend the afternoon hanging out mid-mountain, enjoying a fantastic lunch at La Skala paired with a bottle of sparkling wine.

Horseback riding to the sunken forest at Lake Kaindy and a walk through the Valley of Castles.

Visiting the Northern Tian Shan mountains in Southeastern Kazakhstan, and boating on Kolsai Lake.

A day discovering amazing Central Asian artists at the newest contemporary art museum in Almaty.

Starting to explore the cafes in the city and the cultural performances.

An afternoon visiting the the Russian Orthodox Ascension Cathedral, Memorial of Glory, and Arbat Almaty.

A whirlwind tour of Singapore highlights, culminating in a Supertree Grove disco light show.

A final shared meal with my cousins before heading off to Hanoi, though not before having to resolve issues with my accommodatins and my visa.

Revisiting my favorite temple at Angkor and the end of our two-day tour.

The morning of the second day of our marathon tour of the temples of Angkor.

Continuing our first day at the temples, we complete our visit to Angkor Thom and watch the sunset from the top plinth of a 9th-century temple.

Returning to Cambodia for the first time in twenty-six years I’m struck by how far Siem Reap has come, and how much more protected and organized a visit to Angkor Wat is.

After arriving in Penang, an afternoon stroll to and through the historic center of Georgetown.