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The Abşeron of Azerbaijan

Posted on 2 October 201917 November 2019 by Aaron

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

Posted in History, TravelTagged Asia, Azerbaijan, Baku, Caucasus, Europe, Middle East, Oil, Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Volcanoes, Zoroastrian

Navigating the Lands of Eastern Christianity

Posted on 20 November 201920 November 2019 by Aaron

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

Posted in Culture, History, TravelTagged Armenia, Azerbaijan, Catholic, Catholic Travel, Caucasus, Churches, Georgia, Orthodox, Tbilisi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yerevan

Redemption in Yerevan

Posted on 13 November 201912 November 2019 by Aaron

In this post, I explore the capital of Armenia, a country that seems not to have history on its side. … More Redemption in Yerevan

Posted in Culture, History, TravelTagged Armenia, Caucasus, Football, Genocide, Memorial, Museum, Ottoman, Yerevan

In Ghvino Veritas

Posted on 30 October 201930 October 2019 by Aaron

You mean you didn’t picture vineyards and qvevris when I mentioned the republic of Georgia? But wine not?! … More In Ghvino Veritas

Posted in Culture, TravelTagged Armenia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Georgia, Monastery, Tbilisi, Vineyard, Wine

Tbilisi, and Upended Expectations

Posted on 23 October 201922 October 2019 by Aaron

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

Posted in Culture, History, TravelTagged Architecture, Caucasus, Food, Georgia, History, Soviet, Tbilisi

Hiking in the Mountains of Georgia

Posted on 16 October 201918 October 2019 by Aaron

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

Posted in TravelTagged Asia, Caucasus, Churches, Europe, Georgia, Hiking, Nature

Layers of History in Baku

Posted on 9 October 201917 November 2019 by Aaron

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

Posted in Culture, History, TravelTagged Ancient, Architecture, Asia, Azerbaijan, Baku, Caucasus, Europe, Middle East, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zoroastrian

Layover in Qatar 🇶🇦

Posted on 25 September 20192 October 2019 by Aaron

I kick off my trip to the Caucasus with a brief stopover in Qatar. … More Layover in Qatar 🇶🇦

Posted in Culture, History, TravelTagged Doha, Flight, Layover, Middle East, Pearl, Qatar, Souq
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Hej – I'm Aaron! When I'm not working my regular job, I love to travel, study languages (svenska anyone?), and learn about history and culture. I'm also a "pandemic cook" attempting to learn the secrets of Indian cuisine from my apartment in Texas!

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