ORPHANED NATION

Orphaned Nation collects stories, photographs, and travel tips from places around the globe. With an emphasis on reality and places off of the beaten track.

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A shot of Raohe Market in Taipei. Although Taiwan's roots are deeply entangled with the mainland, this island has grown on its own, developing and nurturing a culture uniquely Taiwanese. With years of instability and turmoil across the strait, Taiwan has preserved many traditions which can no longer be found in the PRC. You can check out more about how I explored Taipei on the website, link in the bio! . . . . #traveltaiwan #discovertaiwan #igtaiwan #台湾 #solotravel #natgeotravel #lonelyplanet #tourdumonde #culturetrip #travelcommunity #passionpassport #everydayasia #lifewelltravelled #adventuretravel #旅游 #cntraveler #guardiantravelsnaps #travelblogger #bbctravel #backpackerlife #tlpicks #everydayeverywhere #worldnomads #everybodystreet #offthebeatenpath #myfeatureshoot #exploringtheglobe #travelphotography #tripaddicts #traveldeeper (at Raohe, Taipei, Taiwan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_pzF3_A5qO/?igshid=1cs27tecima6p

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When traveling in a massive country like Kazakhstan, you may find it hard to escape the city. Due to lack of public transportation and expensive tours, most backpackers you Kazakhstan as nothing more than a transit onwards to Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan. There are options, however, to take in some of the country's natural beauty. Read how to escape Almaty and visit Charyn Canyon for cheap on the website, link in the bio! . . . . #kazakhstan #almaty #centralasia #adventuretravel #natgeo #lonelyplanet #followmefaraway #worldnomads #theglobewanderer #solotravel #traveldiary #welivetoexplore #adventuretravel #instatravel #travelgram #travelingram #travelblogger #bbctravel #backpacking #kazakh #instapassport #travelling #traveltheworld #seetheworld#travelpics #wanderlust #exploringtheglobe #travelphotography #backpacker #traveldeeper (at Almaty, Kazakhstan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byz7MK5A2Em/?igshid=nb5dpjilngen

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The front lines of the Indeginous Peoples Movement marched from the Department of the Interior to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. You can read more about the Indeginous Peoples March on the website, link in the bio! @indigenouspeoplesmovement . . . . #nativeamerican #nativepride #huffingtonpost #americanindian #bbctravel #washingtondc #mydccool #theamericancollective #passionpassport #photojournalism #nikonphotography #offthebeatenpath #traveldiary #worldcaptures #neverstopexploring #lonelyplanet #yourshotphotographer #travelblogger #beautifuldestinations #backpacking #lifewelltravelled #instapassport #traveltheworld #natgeo #travelpics #wanderlust #inspirationcultmag #travelphotography #cntraveler #旅行 (at Washington, District of Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs-vD98H27v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ehh4rcqbiy3i

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Two Taino women give an emotional speech calling out President Trump's refusal of aid to the people of Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria. The hurricane caused catastrophic damage and took the lives of over 3000 people, including those of indigenous nation's. You can read more about the Indeginous People's March on the website, link in the bio, and support the @indigenouspeoplesmovement here. . . . . #nativeamerican #americanindian #indigenous #adventuretravel #natgeo #lonelyplanet #followmefaraway #culturetrip #theglobewanderer #moodygrams #traveldiary #welivetoexplore #adventuretravel #igdc #travelgram #travelingram #travelblogger #bbctravel #backpacking #travelandlife#instapassport #travelling #traveltheworld #seetheworld#travelpics #wanderlust #exploringtheglobe #travelphotography #backpacker #traveldeeper (at Washington, District of Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8JlV7n1nK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5rzn7zd67baa

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Welcome to the city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan! This open air museum is literally bursting to the seams with medieval mosques, Islamic schools, and impregnable forts. Read more about traveling to Bukhara on the website, link in the bio! . . . . #uzbekistan #centralasia #bukhara #adventuretravel #natgeo #lonelyplanet #followmefaraway #lifeofadventure #theglobewanderer #moodygrams #traveldiary #welivetoexplore #adventuretravel #instatravel #travelgram #indyguide #travelblogger #bbctravel #backpacking #travelandlife#instapassport #yourshotphotographer #traveltheworld #seetheworld#travelpics #wanderlust #exploringtheglobe #travelphotography #backpacker #traveldeeper (at Bukhara) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsk_r6uneD7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mfk8gyrxl9on

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For many backpackers, having to join a tour group to visit a country is considered unacceptable. Over time curiosity of traveling to this rouge state will become overwhelming as they finally break down and book a fork to the DPRK. In recent years Young Pioneers Tours has received a lot of negative press over the death of Otto Warmbier. Here you can read my experience and opinion on my tour with YPT to North Korea! . . . . #northkorea #korea #dprk #adventuretravel #bbctravel #Pyongyang #traveldeeper #adventureawaits #passionpassport #photojournalism #nikonphotography #offthebeatenpath #traveldiary #worldcaptures #neverstopexploring #lonelyplanet #yourshotphotographer #travelblogger #adventure #backpacking #lifewelltravelled #instapassport #traveltheworld #natgeo #travelpics #wanderlust #inspirationcultmag #travelphotography #cntraveler #旅行 (at Pyongyang, Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYIIOon_ZT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mmt9653i8nbh

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A classic convertible used to cart around tourists rolls down downtown Havana. Read more on Havanas car culture on the website, link in the bio! . . . . #cuba #havana #ig_cuba #adventuretravel #natgeo #lonelyplanet #followmefaraway #culturetrip #theglobewanderer #moodygrams #traveldiary #welivetoexplore #adventuretravel #旅游 #cntraveler #travelingram #travelblogger #bbctravel #backpacking #travelandlife#instapassport #travelling #traveltheworld #seetheworld#bbctravel #wanderlust #exploringtheglobe #travelphotography #backpacker #traveldeeper (at Havana, Cuba) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsLfoJWHRc_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tdfnyvff57om

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A young boy pokes his head out of a vintage car on the streets of Havana. Read more about Havana car culture on the website, link in the bio! . . . . #cuba #havana #ig_cuba #adventuretravel #natgeo #lonelyplanet #followmefaraway #culturetrip #theglobewanderer #moodygrams #traveldiary #welivetoexplore #adventuretravel #旅游 #cntraveler #travelingram #travelblogger #bbctravel #backpacking #travelandlife#instapassport #travelling #traveltheworld #seetheworld#bbctravel #wanderlust #exploringtheglobe #travelphotography #backpacker #traveldeeper (at Havana, Cuba) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsIsL7yniXl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n44qu2amcy11

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Another lantern glows on the streets of Takayama. Read more about traveling to the Japanese Alps on the website, link in the bio! . . . . #japan #日本 #explorejpn #team_jpn #bbctravel #igersjp #icu_jpn #traveljapan #passionpassport #photojournalism #nikonphotography #offthebeatenpath #traveldiary #worldcaptures #neverstopexploring #lonelyplanet #yourshotphotographer #travelblogger #beautifuldestinations #backpacking #lifewelltravelled #instapassport #traveltheworld #natgeo #travelpics #wanderlust #inspirationcultmag #travelphotography #cntraveler #旅行 (at Takayama, Gifu) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9idGjgP0Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2jbq9cxtgw1y

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A red torii stands out among the snow in Takayama, a town in the Japanese Alps. You can read more about Takayama on the website, link in the bio! . . . . #japan #日本 #explorejpn #team_jpn #bbctravel #igersjp #icu_jpn #traveljapan #passionpassport #photojournalism #nikonphotography #offthebeatenpath #traveldiary #worldcaptures #neverstopexploring #lonelyplanet #yourshotphotographer #travelblogger #beautifuldestinations #backpacking #lifewelltravelled #instapassport #traveltheworld #natgeo #travelpics #wanderlust #inspirationcultmag #travelphotography #cntraveler #旅行 (at Takayama, Gifu) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7CLvfgKtM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=su3wh6zxwohn

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Joshua Squirrel poses for a photo in front of the Cherokee flag, showing off a tattoo of his family name written in Cherokee, a written language developed in the 19th century. Read more about the Cherokee people on the website, link in the bio! . . . . #cherokee #smokymountains #blueridgemountains #adventuretravel #natgeo #lonelyplanet #followmefaraway #northcarolina #theglobewanderer #moodygrams #traveldiary #welivetoexplore #adventuretravel #instatravel #travelgram #travelingram #travelblogger #bbctravel #backpacking #travelandlife#instapassport #yourshotphotographer #traveltheworld #seetheworld#travelpics #wanderlust #exploringtheglobe #travelphotography #backpacker #traveldeeper (at Cherokee, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpW6_dmn8qw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13yx2h8o78e6q

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Festival goers shout up to the balconies above for water, wine, or various other kinds of alcohol. Read more about the San Fermin Festival on the site! Link in the bio. . . . . #orphanednation #spain #pamplona #europe #visitspain #navarra #sanfermin #españa #passionpassport #photojournalism #journalist #offthebeatenpath #traveldiary #worldcaptures #instatravel #lonelyplanet #yourshotphotographer #travelblogger #adventure #backpacking #lifewelltravelled #instapassport #traveltheworld #natgeo #travelpics #wanderlust #inspirationcultmag #travelphotography #backpacker #旅行 (at Pamplona, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmdjp78hUwj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h631s1ul4c15

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An elderly woman sewing at Lalish Temple in Northern Kurdistan. Tucked into the mountains of northern Iraq, the holiest site of the Yazidis sees few travelers other than pilgrims. See how I visited this isolated temple on the site, link in the bio! . . . . #kurdistan #iraq #kurdish #middleeast #natgeo #lonelyplanet #followmefaraway #culturetrip #theglobewanderer #moodygrams #traveldiary #welivetoexplore #adventuretravel #instatravel #travelgram #travelingram #travelblogger #bbctravel #backpacking #travelandlife#instapassport #travelling #traveltheworld #seetheworld#travelpics #wanderlust #offthebeatenpath #travelphotography #backpacker #traveldeeper (at Lalish) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmTupJ3h9H5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tq40snqgd0jy

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Three columns standing near the remains of the Theatre of Marcellus. This once lively theatre, commissioned by no other than Julius Caesar himself, eventually fell into disrepair, until finally turned into apartments. . . . . #orphanednation #italy #tuscany #italian #ig_italia #nature #bbctravel #cctv #passionpassport #photojournalism #italiano #offthebeatenpath #rome #worldcaptures #instatravel #lonelyplanet #yourshotphotographer #travelblogger #ig_italy #backpacking #lifewelltravelled #instapassport #traveltheworld #natgeo #travelpics #wanderlust #roma #travelphotography #backpacker #旅行 (at Rome, Italy)

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While traveling through Italy with my family I made sure to get a picture of one of the numerous sunflower fields in the Tuscan countryside. . . . . #orphanednation #italy #tuscany #italian #ig_italia #nature #bbctravel #cctv #passionpassport #photojournalism #italiano #offthebeatenpath #traveldiary #worldcaptures #instatravel #lonelyplanet #yourshotphotographer #travelblogger #ig_italy #backpacking #lifewelltravelled #instapassport #traveltheworld #natgeo #travelpics #wanderlust #inspirationcultmag #travelphotography #backpacker #旅行 (at Tuscany)

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Photographing women is a difficult task for a male photographer traveling in more conservative countries. I can either try and sneakily take a candid or ask directly. Not wanting to disrespect anyone, I usually choose the latter option. I am often refused however, the reason being that they are Muslim or have overprotective husbands. Despite this, I continue to ask, the worst thing they can say is no. In Rawanduz I again approached a group of women sitting in the shade. The elderly women quickly said no, saying that they were Muslim. I nearby woman called me over and allowed me to photograph her. She then led me to her family graveyard, plucked a flower and laid against the gravestone. I can only assume that the grave is that of her husband, this possibly a reason as to why she agreed to be photographed. Her tenderness and hospitality humbled me. I thanked her repeatedly for her openness. Before I left she handed me the flower and said goodbye. Seeing her was definitely a touching and moving experience, which shows a country still in the process of healing. . . . . #orphanednation #kurdistan #kurdish #kurd #iraq #nature #bbctravel #cctv #passionpassport #photojournalism #journalist #offthebeatenpath #traveldiary #worldcaptures #instatravel #lonelyplanet #yourshotphotographer #travelblogger #adventure #backpacking #lifewelltravelled #instapassport #traveltheworld #natgeo #travelpics #wanderlust #inspirationcultmag #travelphotography #backpacker #旅行 (at Rawandiz)