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Georgia – Wine, Culture, & Travel In The Birthplace Of Viticulture

Destinations, Eastern Europe, Food and Drink, Georgia

The Republic of Georgia’s fame as a must-see tourist destination has grown exponentially in the last couple of years. Despite the relatively difficult-to-reach location, smart travellers and tourists can discover the country’s wealth of attractions, all at a tiny price. Georgia has the spectacular Caucasus mountains for hiking, deep valleys to explore, miles of Black …

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48 hours in Baku, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Destinations, The Middle East

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a modern metropolis at the edge of the desert and bordering the Caspian Sea. Before visiting, I knew almost nothing about the city. I visited with an open mind and a blank agenda. This travelogue and collection of Baku photos will give you an overview of the city’s attractions. Life …

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The old town of tbilisi with Orbeliani baths at the end of the s

Things To Do In Tbilisi, Georgia

Destinations, Eastern Europe, Georgia

The secret’s out. Tbilisi, the capital of the Republic of Georgia, is the hippest undiscovered city in the world. Here’s why you need to visit. And while you’re there, this list of things to do will get you started on exploring this fascinating place. A city of 1. 5 million, Tbilisi is one of the …

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Rome Photo Blog: The Vatican, Rome viewed from the street with Italian Car

Rome Photo Blog: On Location in Italy’s Eternal City

Destinations, Europe, Italy, Photography

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 travellers seeped into my consciousness. Rome must suck, I thought. Expecting rude natives, endless traffic jams, mediocre food, stinking streets, and queues for everything, I was ever hopeful to avoid the worst of …

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King Hussein Mosque Of Amman Jordan From Outside

Amman, Capital The Ancient Land Of Jordan

Destinations, Jordan, Solo Travel, The Middle East

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a city of hills and windy streets. It looks just like I’d imagined it. Off-white stone buildings with small windows, plenty of construction, and the sound of the Muslim call to prayer every few hours. Amman is a city that demands a lot of your time to fully understand. …

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Wadi Rum Blog – Visiting Jordan’s Desert Valley Of The Moon

Destinations, Jordan, Solo Travel, The Middle East

Like the surface of Mars, the vast and beautiful Wadi Rum desert is a captivating place. Forget the Lawrence of Arabia association for a while (although I have to admit, that was a big part of my interest in visiting) and enjoy the silence, the tough beauty, and the calm. Wadi Rum is breathtaking and …

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Petra – Jordan’s Ancient City & New World Wonder

Destinations, Jordan, The Middle East

Petra, the Lost City, is the most important tourist site in Jordan. It’s also one of the 7 “new” Wonders of the world. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (The World Heritage Site title means that Petra is protected internationally as a culturally important landmark) and one of the most famous and important archaeological sites …

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Pictures Of Jordan That Will Inspire You To Travel

Destinations, Jordan, Photography, The Middle East

Jordan is a safe, welcoming, and incredibly photogenic land in the Middle East. Bordered by mountains, the Dead Sea, The Red Sea, enormous deserts and lush, green hills, Jordan has a little bit of everything. Combining beautiful landscapes with the history and physical reminders of thousands of years of settlement, Jordan is a small country …

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

Destinations, Eastern Europe, Georgia, Photography

A Photo Tour Of Georgia The Kingdoms that make up modern-day Georgia in the Caucasus mountains leave a cultural legacy of thousands of years. While Georgia is not a wealthy state (compared to most Western European nations), it’s a land rich in dance, music, viticulture, food, and tradition. Georgia offers a diverse landscape comprising mountains, …

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10 Facts about Georgia (Country) You Didn’t Know

Destinations, Eastern Europe, Georgia

Thanks to its strategic geographical location, mountainous topography, and ancient unique culture and language, the Republic of Georgia is bursting with interesting people and places. But this small sliver of land sandwiched between the Black Sea, Russia, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, is relatively unknown on the world stage. It’s certainly off the beaten track for most …

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