Hey, I’m Obsidian

Also known as Timothé Paris, Writer & Traveler extraordinaire.

I publish Obsidian Travels under the name Obsidian. I am a French independent traveller and writer with a particular interest in overland routes, public transport and places that receive less practical coverage than the usual holiday destinations.

I began documenting my independent trips in 2017. Since then, my journeys have included the Caucasus, East Africa, Yunnan and Tibet, northern India, Central Asia and Morocco, alongside trips across Europe, Oceania and the Americas. The itineraries on this site are built around routes I travelled myself, including the delays, awkward connections, places I would skip and experiences I would happily repeat.

The purpose of this blog is simple: to publish the information I wish I had before leaving. That includes realistic itineraries, transport details, approximate budgets and personal observations from the road. Obsidian is my pen name; Timothé Paris is the person who travels, photographs, researches and edits the site.

This is an independently published blog. Advertising and affiliate relationships do not determine the destinations I cover or the opinions I publish. Articles containing affiliate links identify them clearly.

How articles are produced

I start with my travel notes, photographs, bookings and memories of the route. I then check practical details against current sources, prioritising official transport operators, government travel information, tourism authorities and the businesses concerned. First-hand experience is identified as such; alternatives that I have not personally used are labelled clearly.

Travel information changes quickly. Prices and schedules are examples rather than promises, and readers should confirm important details before booking. When automation or AI has materially assisted a draft, the article discloses that fact. I remain responsible for reviewing the text and for every claim published under my name.

Corrections and updates

I review time-sensitive information when revisiting a guide or when a reader reports a change. Material updates are noted in the article, particularly for visas, border crossings, transport and safety. I preserve dated personal experiences rather than presenting an old trip as a current live report.

If you find an error or a broken link, please use the form below and include the article title, the passage concerned and a reliable source where possible. I will investigate it and correct the page when appropriate.

Contact

If you have a question about an itinerary, a destination or a possible collaboration, send me a message here.

I read every message, but I would rather receive a few specific details than a vague request. Tell me where you want to go, what kind of trip you have in mind, and what stage of planning you are at.

A journey through the Wakhan Corridor

This short video was recorded during a road trip through the Wakhan Corridor, one of the routes covered in my Central Asia travel notes.