Despite it being a small country, Georgia is surprisingly-rich in varying climates, food, and even people. Considering that it's about the size of Tennessee in the U.S., it's incredible that Georgia has so much diversity to offer. My visit to the Svaneti region showed how there was so much more to the country than the … Continue reading Destination: Mestia & Ushguli, Georgia
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The city of Kutaisi is the third most-populous in Georgia, after Tbilisi and Batumi. Located about 220 kilometers (140 miles) west of Tbilisi, this small city had briefly been the capital of Georgia between 2012 and 2018, before being passed back to Tbilisi-- it even had a Parliament built, but it was never used! Today, … Continue reading Destination: Kutaisi, Georgia
Known as the "Versailles of Latvia," the Rundāle Palace is one which visitors would never have expected to exist in the small Baltic country itself. From its ornate, Baroque architecture to detailed, flourishing gardens, it's a gorgeous gem worth spending a half-day visiting while in Latvia. Getting there from Riga required some time, but it … Continue reading Destination: Rundāle Palace, Latvia
As one of the three countries which make up the Baltic states (along with Estonia and Latvia), Lithuania is a small nation which had been under Soviet rule in the past and has since become quite well-off in terms of economic growth and development. Aside from hearing a few acquaintances who'd visited a few years … Continue reading Destination: Vilnius, Lithuania
Since seeing the photos online, I fell in love with Lake Como, and I knew that I had to go see it for myself. Located at the base of the Alps, this part of northern Italy is the scenic dream with a deep-turquoise lake and dozens of charming villas dotting the edge. Especially when spring … Continue reading Destination: Lake Como, Italy
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