Much of my journey in Kazakhstan was about understanding the legacy of the Soviet times and finding out what remained of nomadic. Tim Cope findjourneykazakhstan Change image and share on social
Meeting Australian mountaineer and author Tim Macartney-Snape when I was 16 in 1994 had a big impact on me. His ascent of Everest from sea to summit captured my imagination. Tim Cope ascentaustralianauthor Change image and share on social
What drew me to Kazakhstan was a curiosity to learn about life in this 'middle earth' of steppe between the endless forests of Russia in the north and the world's greatest mountain chains to the south. Tim Cope chaincuriositydraw share on social
In wider spaces, people bearing historical grudges with each other were separated by the muting qualities of distance. Tim Cope beardistancegrudge Change image and share on social
When you hear that howl alone at night in the forest, it's one of the most frightening sounds you'll ever hear. Tim Cope forestfrightenhear Change image and share on social
Reflective of the deep sense of gratitude and respect Mongolians reserved for wolves, there was a belief that only through wolves could the spirit of a deceased human be set free to go to Heaven. Tim Cope beliefdeceasedeep Change image and share on social
The Khoton people are a small minority group of Mongolians renowned for living a traditional nomad life in the remote slopes and valleys of the Kharkhiraa-Turgen mountain range. Tim Cope groupkharkhiraakhoton Change image and share on social
I love the Altai Mountains. Crimea, despite all the conflict, is a remarkable place historically, culturally and physically. The mountains drop down into the sea. Porpoises swim in the shallows. Horses gallop through the grass. There are huge rocks, castles, caves. Tim Cope altaicastlecave share on social
I have dreamt of being an author since the age of 14, and writing about my experiences has always been a part of digesting an experience and sharing it with others. Tim Cope ageauthordigest Change image and share on social
If you want to make the most of travel to Russia, it is better to leave tight plans and preconceptions behind and just enjoy the journey. Tim Cope enjoyjourneyleave Change image and share on social
