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
Category: Travel
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 🇶🇦
Island Life in the Cyclades
8 July 2019
To round off my tour of Greece, I hopped aboard a ferry from Athens and sailed across the Aegean sea to the islands of whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. … More Island Life in the Cyclades
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
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
Before the Bunkers: Ottoman Albania
3 March 2019
Going beyond its gloomy reputation as a post-communist state in eastern Europe, Albania has a long and interesting history, and lots of castles. In this post, I explore that history in three important cities: Berat, Krujë, and Shkodër. … More Before the Bunkers: Ottoman Albania
Traversing Territories 
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