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Uncharted Backpacker is a travel blog focusing on the remote corners of our planet. Hear the untold stories, explore lost worlds, get travel writing/photography tips, and discover fascinating cultures. Travel this incredible world with me to the parts unknown.

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Hi! I’m Stephen, an award-winning travel writer/photographer. I am an adventurer who has been traveling the world for over fifteen years. My passion is traveling to the parts unknown and telling the stories of those who call these remote regions home. From chaotic bazaars in Afghanistan, to living amongst hunting nomads in the high Arctic, my adventures have no limit and they have only just begun.

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Svaneti, Georgia Travel Guide

9 months ago2 comments

Svaneti, Georgia  It’s what pushes us as travelers to reach such far-flung destinations. The allure of the unknown, delving into the flavors of unique cultures, or the chance to tell a new story that will become an integral part of your identity.Β  The Svaneti region is in a...

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  • 12 Years traveling
  • 219 Stories written
I brought a drone to the Arctic with @poseidonexpeditions We sailed through remote corners of Svalbard and East Greenland. This is the result of having had the privilege of capturing this wild world from the air! #dji #droneoftheday #djimavicpro #dronephotography #dronepics #arctic #natgeowild #visitgreenland #greenlandtravel #Greenland #svalbard #visitsvalbard
Why do you love the Arctic so much? This is a question I am often asked. Is it the feeling of remoteness, epic untouched landscapes or incredible wildlife? There are so many reasons why I love being in earth's garden of eden. This series of photos are all of Arctic Wildlife I experienced with @poseidonexpeditions in my recent trip to Greenland and Svalbard. Photo # 1 - Arctic Fox, Ny-Γ…lesund, Town in Spitsbergen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Photo # 2 - Walrus colony in Northern Svalbard. Photo # 3- Fin Whale, Arctic Ocean in between East Greenland and Svalbard. Photo # 4- Atlantic Puffins, Bird Cliffs of Northern Svalbard. Photo # 5 - Muscox in East Greenland, Frans Joseph Fjord. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡± πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ #visitnorway #Svalbard #visitsvalbard #visitgreenland #arctic #sonyalpha #dji #Norway #Greenland #greenlandtravel #wildlifephotography #natgeowild #dronephotography #djiglobal
The Faroe Islands are made up of 18 different islands. Each island has distinctively different landscapes and villages. One of my favorite islands is known as "Vagar". This island has the only airport in the Faroe Islands! It also has some of the most mind blowing and beautiful scenery in the nation. Vagar also has many hikes, some of which are only know to locals making this the perfect island to get "off the beaten track". For landscape lovers and hikers be sure to make lots of time for this amazing island! Traveling with - @greengate_incoming πŸ‡«πŸ‡΄ πŸ‘ 🐏 ⛰️ πŸ” #visitfaroeislands #faroeislands #vagar #dji #droneoftheday #djimavicpro #dronephotography #landscapephotography #travelinspiration #passionpassport
The Ring of Brodgar is found in Scotlands Northern Islands of Orkney dating back to 2600 BCE. The ring was a temple dedicated to the sun and moon, created by a Scottish tribe known as the "Picts". Roman's described them as savages who painted their bodies blue and feared them. They feared them so much that they constructed a wall to cut them off from the rest of the island. It wasn't until Vikings arrived that this area changed. The Vikings, respected the Picts religion as they both worshipped Pagan gods. In true Viking manner they added an alter to Odin and enscribed magic Runic letters into the stones. This history is what makes Scotland so fascinating, at the time of when Egypt was building Pyramids the Northmen Scots too were constructing world wonders. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #scotlandshots #visitscotland #Scotland #Orkney #scotlandexplore #scotlandtravel #earth #sonyalpha #lonelyplanet
Over the next few weeks I will be digging into some of my favorite moments of this last trip. Let's start with East Greenland with @poseidonexpeditions This is a mystical land of vast landscapes, massive icebergs and incredible wildlife. During our landings we would take hikes deep into the Greenlandic wilderness, often pausing for a moment just to contemplate where we truly were. More than often, hikes would be cut short due to polar bear sightings, πŸ»β€β„οΈ. This is after all a truly remote wilderness and we are guests in the polar bears kingdom! This is a land of meditation, one my mind drifts to in moments of zen. I will never forget this place and the places I ventured into. ⛰️ πŸ” πŸ»β€β„ πŸ‡¬πŸ‡± #greenlandtravel #visitgreenland #greenland #arctic #remote #earth #earthscope #lonelyplanet #greenlandscape #greenlandpioneer #greenlandic #wildearth #travelshotsΒ  #worldnomads #worldtraveler #goexplore
Well that concludes my six weeks adventure in the Arctic and North Atlantic. Now, sitting in Toronto πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ I am looking back at some of my favorite moments. These four images were all taken on my time aboard the SV Sea Spirit. A huge thanks to @poseidonexpeditions for taking me on this journey of a lifetime! 🚒 βš“οΈ πŸ›³ πŸ”± I cannot wait to join you in the upcoming Antarctica seasons to experience more polar adventures. If you are ever hesitating seeing the Arctic I highly recommend taking the plunge. There is something so special to being in the most remote corners of our planet and experience nature at its most natural. If you ever need advice don't hesitate to ask me! πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ 🦭 ⛰️ πŸ” πŸ‡¬πŸ‡± #norway #visitnorway #svalbard #visitsvalbard #wildlifephotography #arctic #dji #droneoftheday #djiglobal #natgeowild #roamtheplanet #earth #earthscope #expedition #explore #lonelyplanet
Today I sadly have to say goodbye to the Faroe Islands. I've spent the past nine days road tripping across these stunningly beautiful islands braving all four seasons of weather. A huge thanks to @greengate_incoming for organizing all my travel needs while in the Faroes, without all you local expertise I'd be lost in a green field of sheep (Not that I don't want to be there at this moment). Can't wait to come back and experience the Faroes in winter! ⛰️ πŸ” πŸ‘ 🐏 #dji #visitfaroeislands #faroeislands #droneoftheday #djiglobal #dronephotography #island #dronepics
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” This is actually a quote from a movie called "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". I feel it fitting to attach it with this photo. We travel to such faraway places, to escape and to feel again. Its moments I capture like this that momentarily release myself from the mental fog I often find I am trapped in. Moments that define why we do this and why we love travel. Life isn't about 9 - 5, there is so much out there to see and explore. Traveling with - @greengate_incoming ⛰️ πŸ” πŸ‘ 🐏 πŸ‡«πŸ‡΄ πŸ‡«πŸ‡΄ #faroeislands #visitfaroeislands #sunset #earthscope #earth #passionpassport #travelinspiration #travelphotography #sonyalpha #lonelyplanet
I have always wanted to visit the Faroe Islands. Set in the middle of the North Atlantic in between Iceland and Scotland is one of the most beautiful places I can say that I am lucky enough to be currently in! From above the town of Klaksvik emerges nestled nicely in a little Fjord. This being the largest settlement in the Northern Faroe Islands feels like "the big city" in comparison to the other settlements in the area. Life here is simple and slow, it truly takes you back and gives you a moment to breath, but don't take to long, the weather changes rapidly here! Traveling with - @greengate_incoming ⛰️ πŸ” ⛰️ πŸ‘ 🐏 πŸ‡«πŸ‡΄ πŸ‡«πŸ‡΄ #klaksvΓ­k #visitfaroeislands #faroeislands #dji #djiglobal #droneoftheday #dronephotography #island #Atlantic #fromwhereidrone #djimavicpro #earthscope #earth #roamtheplanet