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Slow travel writing by Keith. If I haven't been somewhere, I don't write about it. No hotel was sponsored. No PR was involved.

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§ 01 — A Note

No sponsored content. No press trips. No "hidden gems" recycled from someone else's listicle. Just places I've actually been, written the way I'd describe them to a friend who asked.

Notes from the road, not a travel brochure.

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020 Be Taken by Albania: Europe’s Overlooked Treasure

Not so long ago, Albania’s tourist board developed a marketing campaign designed to poke fun at the country’s unwarranted reputation as a safe haven for inte...

019 Madeira - A Slice of Tropical Europe in the North Atlantic

Madeira has received a lot of attention as a safe destination for pandemic-era travel.

018 Remembering Anthony Bourdain

_An ode to Anthony Bourdain - traveler, ambassador for good, honest food, and one of the great storytellers._

017 Travel Writing Blogs & Websites to Follow in 2025

The last few years haven't been the best for the travel writing industry. The pandemic shut down travel and turned off the tap of income for many travel writ...

016 Travels in Georgia - Notes on the Jewel of the Caucasus

The country of Georgia will always be the runner-up to the US state of Georgia in terms of name recognition.

015 Travel Writing, SEO & Boring Blogs

I’m a travel writer and I run an SEO business. For years, I kept falling back into the trap of always writing keyword-driven content.

014 Georgia - Wine, Culture, & Travel In The Birthplace Of Viticulture

In the last few years, Georgia has grown exponentially in popularity as a tourist destination.

013 Postcards from Rome: A Visual Guide to the Eternal City

My visit to Rome started with preconceptions. The travel tales of friends, twitter rants about Rome’s tourism problem, and the myopic comments of armchair tr...

012 Petra - Jordan's Ancient City & New World Wonder

Petra, the Lost City, is the most important tourist site in Jordan. It's also one of the 7 'new' Wonders of the world.

011 Photos Of Georgia That Will Make You Fall In Love With The Country

The Kingdoms that make up modern-day Georgia in the Caucasus mountains leave a cultural legacy of thousands of years.

010 Nomad Living - Disadvantages of the Lifestyle & Home Truths

The nomadic lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Travelling and 'working from anywhere' holds much charm for many people.

009 Kazbegi Hiking: Stepantsminda to Gergeti Glacier Trek

The main attraction in Kazbegi (Georgians call the town Stepantsminda) is the mountains.

008 Digital Nomad Tbilisi: Guide to Living in Georgia's Capital

Imagine a place that feels like Eastern Europe with a hint of the Middle East / Central Asia. Where you can stay for a year as a tourist.

007 Living in Argentina: The Pros & Cons

Argentina sits at the bottom of the world, far from any international flight hub, and embroiled in economic problems that sometimes make visitors nervous.

006 How older digital nomads Live & Work - Interviews with Gen X and Baby Boomer Location Independent Entrepreneurs

I used to think that the idea of travelling the world while working from a laptop was something one would quit by the age of 40.

005 Wanderlust Books: Inspiring Non-fiction Travel Writing

Looking for inspiration for your travels? Need a guide to foreign country that does more than list hotels and places to eat? Do you want to go deep into the ...

004 Begpackers: The Rise and Impact of Funded Travel

The definition of _begpacker_ (beg-packer) is someone who attempts to save money by asking locals and other foreigners to fund their travels.

003 Airbnb Alternatives: House Sitting, Glamping, & Boutique Hotels

Airbnb is one of the most popular vacation rental websites and long-term rental booking platforms.

002 The Hipster Guide to Dublin: Avocados, Beards, & Coffee

Dublin's metamorphosis over the past two decades is nothing short of astounding. From the influx of industrious Polish immigrants to the vibrant Brazilians, ...

001 Beyond Duolingo: Language Learning Apps for Cultural Immersion

Learning a new language opens the doors to new experiences, new cultures, and a new way of thinking. Learning a second language will change your life.

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The Writer

Keith — Irish, based somewhere between Tbilisi and Chiang Mai. Twenty-five years of travel, one laptop, one camera. No affiliations.

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