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5 Most Surprising Things About Moving to Tbilisi

Now that we’re situated back in Tbilisi, I’ve had some time to stretch out, explore, reconnect, and get to know the city again. It’s...

Georgia

Shawn Basey

2 days ago

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5 Most Surprising Things About Moving to Tbilisi

Now that we’re situated back in Tbilisi, I’ve had some time to stretch out, explore, reconnect, and get to know the city again. It’s...

Georgia

2 days ago7 min read

Best Places for Coffee in Tbilisi in 2025

Wondering where to get a proper cup of coffee in the Caucasian capital? Wonder no more. Years ago, getting a decent coffee in Tbilisi was a

Georgia

May 269 min read

Going Medieval in Brussels

For one weekend only, from May 30th to June 1st, the monumental Cinquantenaire Park takes everyone back to the medieval times with the Marche Medieval (medieval market). Neo-folk musicians, beer stands, amusement rides, tight rope walkers, HEMA sword fights, tons of food stalls, and more fill up the park.

Belgium

May 266 min read

The Trinity of Mtskheta

Light shines through the window openings inside, illuminating the drifting dust particles; one monk-priest chants while another sits quietly, observing people dropping coins into a small box and taking candles for their own prayers. It’s the standard gentle chaos of a Georgian church, and in a place where the age itself makes for the mysticism, as the murals have long faded and the outer walls long crumbled.

Georgia

May 148 min read

Coming to Tbilisi (Again)

Life in Tbilisi! Empty flats, toddler chaos & coin-operated lifts?! Read our (mis)adventures adjusting to Georgia.

Georgia

May 75 min read

Moving out of Brussels (and into the chaos)

Leaving a city for good leaves one with all kinds of feelings. Here we dive into leaving Brussels, the process and the feels.

Brussels

Mar 187 min read

Brussels vs. Prague

Comparing Prague and Brussels. Which was better to live in? To visit? I've got your answers here.

Brussels

Feb 2711 min read

Dealing with Tantrums on Travels

The kid roared. And our own senses of shame and embarrassment were growing by the second. What causes a tantrum and how to deal with it.

Travel

Feb 197 min read

The Bombs of Bastogne

A visit to the 101st Airborne Museum in Bastogne is a true experience of the senses. From life-sized dioramas to a bombing simulator.

Belgium

Feb 127 min read

The Troll Forest of Belgium

Of course, I told my kid, the trolls need screws in their wood to keep their skin together.

Travel with a Kid

Feb 58 min read

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Welcome to my corner of the Interwebs.

I'm Shawn Basey. Saint Facetious has always been my blogger name, so here I am. One day, a long time ago, I quit my well-paid desk job in Denver to travel the world, starting with Peace Corps, then slumming it and rocking it and then starting up a nice little family that keeps me moving from town to town like a thief on the lam.

Editing and blogging for other folks is my day job, writing stories and books, playing accordion, making EDM, and providing good cheer is my night job. I've got all these bits and bobs sprinkled throughout the site here, so grab a drink and make yourself at home.

Clients

Work for clients includes copyediting, copywriting, creative writing, blogging, music, etc.