Tbilisi, and Upended Expectations
23 October 2019
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
Category: History
Layers of History in Baku
9 October 2019
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
The Abşeron of Azerbaijan
2 October 2019
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
Layover in Qatar 🇶🇦
25 September 2019
I kick off my trip to the Caucasus with a brief stopover in Qatar. … More Layover in Qatar 🇶🇦
Αθήνα, Cradle of Democracy
22 June 2019
In this post, the second on my trip to Greece, I arrive in the capital to learn more about the history of Greece, both ancient currently-unfolding. … More Αθήνα, Cradle of Democracy
Mystical Mountain Regions in Northern Greece
10 June 2019
In this first in a series of posts about my first trip to Greece, I make my way through the central and northern regions of the country – Macedonia, Thessaly, and Epirus. … More Mystical Mountain Regions in Northern Greece
Buffalo Bayou Cistern
10 May 2019
A fun and surprising museum in downtown Houston brings a historical part of Houston’s water infrastructure to life (no flooding involved). … More Buffalo Bayou Cistern
A Weekend in LA
6 April 2019
I spent a weekend with my sister exploring the cultural melting pot that is the City of Angels. … More A Weekend in LA
Pyramids and Cenotes in el Mundo Maya
31 March 2019
The Maya civilization, which collapsed several centuries ago, left behind interesting collections of religious ruins throughout the Yucatán region, as well as a large population of modern-day descendants striving to maintain their language and culture. … More Pyramids and Cenotes in el Mundo Maya
Mérida, México
18 March 2019
In the interior of the Yucatán Peninsula, away from the beach resorts of Cancún, the city of Mérida offers interesting history, beautiful architecture, and lively culture. … More Mérida, México
Traversing Territories 
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