Hiking in the Mountains of Georgia
16 October 2019
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
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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
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
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
Learning the Albanian Language
8 February 2019
I think that one of the best ways to gain insight into a culture is to learn its language. In this post, I share my experience learning Albanian in preparation for my trip to Albania. … More Learning the Albanian Language
Tirana, Albania: Part 2
30 January 2019
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 second part of this two-part post, I explore the vibrant capital, Tirana. … More Tirana, Albania: Part 2
Tirana, Albania: Part 1
27 January 2019
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
