Christmas Cookies
Christmastime is my favorite time of year and I wanted to share some of my family’s traditions with the students. One thing I always look...
Everyday Life
Since many have asked what my daily life is like, this post will outline my routine from the time I get up to the time I go to bed. With...
A Day Trip to Hawaii
Despite being close to Bishkek, Tokmok has few attractions for tourists. There are, however, two places I can recommend, Burana Tower and...
Jash Kuch - MMA in Kyrgyzstan
I normally do not enjoy mixed martial arts (MMA), but when I was offered the chance to see live MMA in Kyrgyzstan, I could not pass up...
Wherever You Go, a Buckeye Has Already Been
When I came to Kyrgyzstan, I did not expect to meet anyone who had heard of Ohio State before, let alone someone who had studied there....
My Weekends in Kyrgyzstan
Now that I have settled in to my work and life in Kyrgyzstan, things have become more routine. I am going out and traveling less, which...
Informal Interviews
Rather than just talk about myself and what I am doing in Kyrgyzstan, I also want to highlight what others are doing (and researching) in...
The World Nomad Games: ‘If Genghis Khan were alive, he’d be here’
The World Nomad Games were first held in Cholpon-Ata in 2014. From what I have heard, the first games were less elaborate, and this...
The International University of Central Asia
In many ways, the International University of Central Asia’s (IUCA) history is about two people, John Clark and Camilla Sharshbekeeva....
Tokmok
Tokmok was first founded as a military outpost for the Khanate of Kokand in the early 19th century. Later, Major-General Mikhail...
