This is a place where mini volcanoes spew mud from the desert sand, where the ground itself burns perpetually, and where one of the world’s most important industries launched into the twentieth century. … More The Abşeron of Azerbaijan
In a complicated region like the South Caucasus, the ancient Christian traditions are and integral and equally complex part of society. … More Navigating the Lands of Eastern Christianity
In this post, I explore the capital of Armenia, a country that seems not to have history on its side. … More Redemption in Yerevan
You mean you didn’t picture vineyards and qvevris when I mentioned the republic of Georgia? But wine not?! … More In Ghvino Veritas
I’ve wanted to visit Tbilisi for quite a while, and in this post, I share my impressions of the city! … More Tbilisi, and Upended Expectations
Despite forming a tense border between Georgia and Russia, the towering Caucasus offer excellent hiking and an easy escape from the city. … More Hiking in the Mountains of Georgia
In the last post, I explored Baku’s unusual geographical surroundings. This week, I explore the multilayered capital city itself. … More Layers of History in Baku
I kick off my trip to the Caucasus with a brief stopover in Qatar. … More Layover in Qatar 🇶🇦
Traversing Territories 