About me

My name is Nikhil Nelson, and I have a passion for visiting the lesser known parts of our world and created this site to share my travels and photography with you. The name Always Take the Scenic Route comes from the idea that you should savor the journey, take the path less traveled, and slow down in travel and in life…

Photo: Darwaza Gas Crater, Turkmenistan

A young man standing near a fiery, molten-looking ring or barrier made of glowing embers or fire, outdoors during dusk or night with a dark sky and a faint crescent moon.