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
The largest city of the Baltic states (and in its own country), Riga felt more of an international hub than Vilnius, or even Tallinn (when I visited in 2012). I made my way over to the Latvian capital following my three nights in Vilnius, and I spent two nights in town exploring and doing another … Continue reading Destination: Riga, Latvia
Besides traveling to major places, I also enjoy discovering small, quirky sites to document. The Hill of Crosses is no exception: located about two hours north of Vilnius, its unknown origins and strange display of numerous crosses proved intriguing enough for a day trip while in the Lithuanian capital. Although its origins remain unclear, the … Continue reading Destination: Hill of Crosses, Lithuania
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