Author name: talk2tony

Balykchy, a town on Issyk-Kul’s western tip at 1,900m, once a key fishing hub, now a gateway from Bishkek or Almaty, 175 km from Kyrgyzstan’s capital.

Balykchy

talk2tony / November 28, 2024

Soviet railway town on Issyk-Kul with a gritty industrial edge.

Osaka Gate Tower, a unique building in Japan, featuring a highway passing through it, near Astomos Gas station. IMG_0757

Osaka – Gate Tower

talk2tony / November 12, 2024

Japan’s more relaxed, food-loving city with a different energy.

Turkistan architecture: Fountains and golden buildings in Kazakhstan. Landmark with blue sky. Discover Turkistan tourism.

Turkistan

talk2tony / November 10, 2024

Kazakhstan’s growing pilgrimage city of history and ambition.

Astana city view: Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center seen through archway, people on stairs. Travel to Kazakhstan.

Astana

talk2tony / October 23, 2024

Kazakhstan’s futuristic capital of grand visions and extremes.

Athens in winter: Statue in snow covered park. Winter scenery in Athens, Greece, with snow on trees and ground.

Athens in winter

talk2tony / June 21, 2024

Athens without the crowds, heat but lots of snow!