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
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
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
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
Albania – a small mountainous country nestled on the Adriatic Sea coast between Greece and Italy. It has a reclusive past and remains one of Europe’s most underdeveloped countries, but is well worth a visit! In the first part of this two-part post, I explore the country’s recent history in the capital Tirana. … More Tirana, Albania: Part 1
I spent my last weekend in France exploring Paris, listening to organ music, and gorging on falafel. … More A Weekend in the City of Lights
From outposts of the Knights Templar to engineering chefs d’œuvre, there is a lot to see in the southern French region of Occitanie. In this post, I share some of the things that stood out to me in the region. … More Explorations in Occitanie
Montpelllier is a major city on the south coast of France, but it’s not on the Riviera. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful, historic, and liveable city. Read on to find out more about Montpellier! … More Montpellier – The Non-Riviera South of France
In this post, I spend a weekend in Rome and visit my Roman friend Marta. … More When in Rome
Finding a Catholic church to attend Mass while traveling can be a cultural experience and sometimes even an adventure. Here are a few of my favorite stories! … More Catholic Travel Adventures – A Collection of Photos
