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Kanelbullar, Sweden

Celebrating Cinnamon with Sweden

4 October 2020

There’s much more to the cinnamon roll than you might expect – and today is the day to find out! … More Celebrating Cinnamon with Sweden

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Spread of Mezes, Vólos, Greece

Mezes and Ouzo in the Tavernas of Greece

4 June 2020

There’s nothing quite like the fresh spread of food offered at Greek tavernas. … More Mezes and Ouzo in the Tavernas of Greece

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Chaukhi Massif, Kazbegi, Georgia

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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Heydər Əliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan

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

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Oil Jacks on the Abşeron Peninsula, Azerbaijan

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

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Blue Dome on Paros, Greece

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

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Colums of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece

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

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Sunset at Metéora, Thessaly, Greece

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

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Drin River from Rozafa Castle in Shkodër, Albania

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

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The Albanian Flag

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

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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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