Life Quote by Tim Cope

Much of my journey in Kazakhstan was about understanding the legacy of the Soviet times and finding out what remained of nomadic.

— Tim Cope

I have dreamt of being an author since the age of 14, and writing about my experiences has always been a part of digesting…

— Tim Cope

We can see every square metre of the planet on Google Earth. But there is no substitute for that sensory experience of going out…

— Tim Cope

When you come out of the storms and sub-zero temperatures into a tiny yurt, there's a sense that family love and care is the…

— Tim Cope

Gradually, I came to know my horses intimately. You go through every mood they experience and come to view the world much like a…

— Tim Cope

What drew me to Kazakhstan was a curiosity to learn about life in this 'middle earth' of steppe between the endless forests of Russia…

— Tim Cope

For the traveller, Kazakhstan offers more than just a staging post for the Silk Road, as is often perceived, and there is more than…

— Tim Cope

A single camel can carry around 300 kilograms. Using camels for hauling during migration is becoming a rarity in Mongolia, where mechanized transport is…

— Tim Cope

In two and a half years' trekking across central Asia, I'd become attuned to the late autumn conditions when the hazards of winter can…

— Tim Cope

Although we had been led to believe our mission was suicidal, Russia's intrigue was irresistible. Almost twice the size of Australia, it spans 11…

— Tim Cope

Perhaps most important for nomads was the belief in the symbiosis that existed between wolf and humans on the steppe. Wolves were an integral…

— Tim Cope

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