Jordan
Petra: One for the Bucket List
Two days fly by when you’re exploring the incredible ancient city of Petra. Just make sure to save time for a drink in the 2000 year old tomb/bar.
August 22, 2018
…from the road less traveled.
Who knows? Maybe you’ll find some inspiration for that next big trip.
Jordan
As It Turns Out, Jordan’s Got More Than Just Petra
Snorkeling in the Red Sea one day; off-roading in the desert the next. We were all ready for Petra, but there’s just so much more to Jordan.
August 18, 2018
Lebanon
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.
August 15, 2018
Georgia
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.
August 11, 2018
Georgia
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.
July 30, 2018
Georgia
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.
July 13, 2018
Uzbekistan
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.
June 10, 2018
Uzbekistan
Silk Road Tripping in Uzbekistan
Following the Silk Road through Uzbekistan to three central Asian stunners – Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
June 8, 2018
Kyrgyzstan
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.
May 27, 2018
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.
May 19, 2018
Jordan
Petra: One for the Bucket List
Two days fly by when you’re exploring the incredible ancient city of Petra. Just make sure to save time for a drink in the 2000 year old tomb/bar.
August 22, 2018
Jordan
As It Turns Out, Jordan’s Got More Than Just Petra
Snorkeling in the Red Sea one day; off-roading in the desert the next. We were all ready for Petra, but there’s just so much more to Jordan.
August 18, 2018
Lebanon
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.
August 15, 2018
Georgia
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.
August 11, 2018
Georgia
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.
July 30, 2018
Georgia
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.
July 13, 2018
Uzbekistan
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.
June 10, 2018
Uzbekistan
Silk Road Tripping in Uzbekistan
Following the Silk Road through Uzbekistan to three central Asian stunners – Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
June 8, 2018
Kyrgyzstan
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.
May 27, 2018
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.
May 19, 2018