Stories & photography by destination:
Indian subcontinent: Pakistan ◦◦ India ◦◦◦◦Bangladesh ◦◦ Bhutan ◦◦ Nepal ◦◦ Africa: Egypt ◦◦ Mauritania ◦◦ Morocco ◦◦ Algeria ◦◦ Togo ◦◦ Ghana ◦◦ Uganda◦◦ Rwanda Europe: Bulgaria ◦◦ Czech Republic ◦◦ Faroe Islands ◦◦ Russia ◦◦ Iceland ◦◦ Turkey ◦◦ Greece ◦◦ Slovenia ◦◦ Ukraine ◦◦ Italy Far East and South-east Asia: Mongolia ◦◦ Hong Kong ◦◦ Japan ◦◦ Indonesia ◦◦ China ◦◦ Thailand Central Asia: Turkmenistan ◦◦ Kazakhstan ◦◦ Uzbekistan Middle East: Iran ◦◦ Syria ◦◦ Oman ◦◦ Jordan
Stories & photography by photography type: Photo stories ◦◦ Places ◦◦ Documentary ◦◦ Black and White ◦◦ Limited Edition Fine Art Prints ◦◦ Unlimited Edition Fine Art Prints ◦◦ Seascapes ◦◦ Urban ◦◦ Thousand Voyages Video Collection
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that made all the difference” Robert Frost
I'm Pavel! I travel solo or lead small groups to unusual, remote places around the world. I do this through my own Travel Agency - "Thousand Voyages" Ltd. Travel and documentary photography is my great passion.
Travel
I have been traveling extensively since 2010 and have visited more than 34 countries and regions. My recent travels, solo or with small groups, have taken me to Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Oman, Colombia, India (Ladakh/Rajasthan), China, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Turkey, Jordan, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Russia (with Siberia/Yakutia), Greece and Mount Athos, Kosovo, Romania, Montenegro, Svalbard, Ukraine (with Chernobyl), Iceland, Syria, Lebanon, Bulgaria (my home country), and many places across Europe.
Several years ago, I established a travel agency and began organizing tours to less-traveled destinations worldwide. I personally design all itineraries and programs. My extensive personal experience, combined with knowledge shared by fellow travelers and local guides—plus countless books and articles I regularly read—enriches my work tremendously.
Our groups are small, and we travel slowly. We stay in each place long enough to naturally immerse ourselves in the local culture. This approach, I believe, is the best way to connect with people and fully experience each destination. Slow travel is also gentler on the environment and creates more meaningful experiences.
Photography
My documentary work focuses on social, environmental and cultural issues and themes that provide a strong sense of place and cultural awareness.
Getty Images represents me - Creative Images Collection (more than 6,000 images to date) and Video Collection (5,003 video footage).
IT/Web
I have seven years of experience developing, implementing and managing digital communications strategies and projects, primarily for NGOs. In addition, I have a strong IT background with three years as a web/graphic designer and web usability/information architecture expert in the private sector.
NGOs
I am a certified project manager in International Development with over 12 years of experience at UNDP (as Program Officer/Analyst and Project Technical Advisor) and various NGOs. My expertise centers on project analysis, development, monitoring, and evaluation—including complete project lifecycle management, human resources, and finances. This background has given me a deep appreciation for NGO work.
Medicine
I hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the Medical University in Varna, Bulgaria. Though I don't actively practice medicine, this training proves invaluable during my travels.
I hope you find inspiration in these pages. If this website sparks your desire to embark on an adventure or explore somewhere new, that would be wonderful.
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