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One Week in Lebanon
Lebanon is tiny, and easy to explore. Base yourself in Beirut and day trip to wineries, ancient cities and incredible ruins. And, make sure to eat as much as possible.
Then This Happened: Robbery in Abkhazia
Nothing like this has ever happened to me before in all my years of travel – I hope it never does again. Here’s my story about getting robbed in Abkhazia.
Abkhazia: The Country That Never Was
Getting into Abkhazia is one thing. After that – what to do in a country that doesn’t really exist. And maybe something not to do, also.
Retracing Steps: Feeling Sentimental in Georgia
Travels in Georgia: lots of wine and food. More wine. A soak and scrub at a Tbilisi bathhouse and a visit to Josef Stalin’s own hometown.
Plan B: Taking a Cargo Ferry Across the Caspian Sea
In case you’re curious about taking the cargo ferry across the Caspian Sea from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan – it takes a lot of patience and some vodka doesn’t hurt either.
Three Days at the Ends of the Earth, Also Known as Nukus
Exploring ruins in Uzbekistan’s desert – from the fortresses of ancient Khorezm, to the modern-day ship graveyard at Moynaq, where the Aral Sea used to be.
Silk Road Tripping in Uzbekistan
Following the Silk Road through Uzbekistan to three central Asian stunners – Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
And That’s Travel in Kyrgyzstan
Horse-trekking gone awry; men who hunt with eagles; remote and beautiful places; and somewhat suspicious food. More thoughts on travel in Kyrgyzstan.
A Nomadic Feeling in Kyrgyzstan
Hiking, horses, and hotsprings. Amazing views, mountain homestays and yurt camps. Life’s good when you’re nomading in Krygyzstan.