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An excursion to Burana Tower
Story written 24 July 2008
One snowy yet sunny winter's day, my boss took me on an excursion to Burana Tower, the historic remains of the once prosperous Silk Road city of Balasagyn.
Hahoe Folk Village
Story written 23 July 2008
Are you looking for the bizarre? The beautiful? The historical? Are you in South Korea? If so, catch the nearest bus to Andong and check out the Hahoe Folk Village!
Spring Break in Frigid Moscow
Story written 23 July 2008
"Spring Break" evokes images of bright sunny beaches, packed with revelers in bikinis. However, spring break in Russia remains a frigid affair. Despite the dreary and miserably cold weather – and the fact that I had little money – I had a fantastic time spending my Spring Break in Moscow.
Surreal Beauty: The Disintegrating Remains of the Khrapovitsky Estate
Story written 23 July 2008
About forty-five minutes from the small Russian city of Vladimir sits the remains of the Khrapovitsky Estate, a former glorious monument to the wealth and megalomania of the Russian nobility, now disintegrating into the weeds.
Afternoon trip to Bogolyubovo
Story written 22 July 2008
The small community of Bogolyubovo is often overlooked by tourists seeing the sights of Russia's famed Golden Ring... but if you're in the Vladimir Region, it's definitely worth an afternoon.
From Jailoo to Sunken Pass and Back: A Weekend Adventure in Kyrgyzstan
Story written 19 July 2008
One weekend my boss took my and my coworkers to the jailoo (pronounced jai-low), the high mountain pastures where Kyrgyz traditionally spend their summers. From there, we rode horses up to Sunken Pass, the gateway to the next valley.
Mare Milk in the Jailoo
Photo Essay written 18 July 2008
Kumis, or fermented mare's milk, is the traditional beverage of Kyrgyzstan. Here a local couple milks their mares to create this fantastic drink.
The Way Things Were: Drake Bay, Costa Rica, 2002
Story written 16 July 2008
Nowadays, Drake Bay, Costa Rica is a very popular tourist destination. However, just a few years ago – 2002 to be precise – things in Drake Bay were very different.
Not Your Typical Day at the Spa
Story written 29 June 2008
The idea of a day at the spa evokes images of pampered luxury; one certainly doesn’t think of lounging around inside of dank concrete sheds… unless one is thinking of the Altyn Arashan hot springs “spa” located just outside of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan.
Squatting with ease
How To written 30 April 2008
How to use a squatter toilet. (Because I've had to explain this quite a few times...)
Jane Keeler has been a member since 30 November 2007 and goes by janekeeler.
Currently in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
I am a traveler, blogger, photographer and ESL teacher. My home is in Waycross, GA although I have lived in Russia and South Korea, and I currently live in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. You can follow my adventures at Jane's Daily Blah.
You can also find Jane at www.janekeeler.com.
