Many times, I thought the sat-phone was just a hindrance because it can become a crutch. You can call someone in Australia or Europe and talk about what you're going through, but it doesn't actually help. Sat-phones and GPS can't show you where the grass or the wells are. Tim Cope australiacallcrutch share on social
My dream was to ride a horse from Mongolia to Hungary, 10,000 km across the great Eurasian Steppe, and in doing so, come to understand the nomadic cultures that have presided there for thousands of years. Tim Cope 000culturedream share on social
A single camel can carry around 300 kilograms. Using camels for hauling during migration is becoming a rarity in Mongolia, where mechanized transport is gradually replacing traditional means. Tim Cope camelcarrygradually Change image and share on social
I wanted to know what it would be like to get on a horse and ride all the way west to Europe and take a look back at my own culture through the eyes of a nomad. Tim Cope backcultureeurope 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
Had I not stepped into the saddle in the first place, entire cultures, histories, and most importantly, profound connections with people and animals whom I now counted as my friends would have otherwise passed by, invisible. Tim Cope animalconnectioncount share on social
I don't think patience is something that any of us grow up with in a large dose. It's a world of instant gratification. Tim Cope dosegratificationgrow Change image and share on social
In Khazak culture, historically, if any traveller comes riding from a long way, there is an obligation to take him into your home. For the first three days, the host doesn't even have the right to ask his name, his destination or his business. Tim Cope businesscultureday share on social
For the traveller, Kazakhstan offers more than just a staging post for the Silk Road, as is often perceived, and there is more than just steppe. Tim Cope kazakhstanofferperceive Change image and share on social
I am struck by the wild character of this land and, as the Kazak herders often do, I have the urge to sing. Tim Cope characterherderkazak Change image and share on social
