<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[a facetious guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A travel blog with a bit of history and a pinch of snark. Also offering custom tours of Georgia, and Belgium.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:07:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.saintfacetious.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Tbilisi's Natural Swimming Holes]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you don’t mind getting your feet a bit dirty, Tbilisi has some of the best natural watering holes around, and you really get the feeling of the city's unique relationship with nature.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/tbilisi-s-natural-swimming-holes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688e1662a5b0119cd166c2d7</guid><category><![CDATA[Georgia]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:01:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_f8a4ab2bf08f40d49bc575db1a325a5e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dive into Tbilisi: Fighting the heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summers can be brutal in Tbilisi. It can easily get to the upper 30s (that’s around 100 in Americanese) and it has a touch of humidity or smog or whatever unregulated thing is hanging in the air, creating a kind of oven effect. Luckily, unlike most places in Europe, restaurants and cafes often have air conditioning, so it’s never too horrendous.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/swimming-in-tbilisi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68867f77e2fb1aad706d967f</guid><category><![CDATA[Georgia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel with a Kid]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:24:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_510170a353e44007a855cd648bfdb583~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian National Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgian National Day, celebrated annually on July 21, is a vibrant public holiday marked by parades, family fairs, and either fireworks,...]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/belgian-national-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687550100be91a1929eba7fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Belgium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brussels]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:20:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_74f01fb54a82440393773f5729d6edc6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jans of Prague and the 1st defenestration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the history behind Jan Hus Day, celebrated in Prague and Czechia every July 6th.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/jans-hus-%C5%BEi%C5%BEka-and-the-1st-defenestration-of-prague</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685f8d3f4cc67cb11b89a771</guid><category><![CDATA[Czechia]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:45:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_bf9062fb756f47e38d50e0ccfe163510~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street khatchapuri: More than cheesy bread]]></title><description><![CDATA[The street food vendors can be somewhat of a mystery. But they can also serve the best khatchapuri and lobiani in town. Read the blog to learn what to order.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/street-khatchapuri-georgian-food</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68557e4181a65c997a914419</guid><category><![CDATA[Georgia]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:27:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_6e2dae0efa50487ca5c5551db8419d5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking advantage of Brussels sun: Guinguettes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[When sun hits Brussels, find the best guinguettes. Your guide to the city's pop-up park bars for summer, from their history to finding a perfect Belgian beer.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/taking-advantage-of-brussels-sun-guinguettes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">664e62e31fbd6a21fd8f3beb</guid><category><![CDATA[Brussels]]></category><category><![CDATA[Belgium]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:14:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_12f75248213e4a2a8e8935be2cd82883~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Most Surprising Things About Moving to Tbilisi]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/5-most-surprising-things-about-moving-to-tbilisi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683ff06ec81ffc3560e8fb2e</guid><category><![CDATA[Georgia]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:36:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_c9d034f1670147d390a0b870059053c2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering the Best Coffee in Tbilisi: Your Ultimate Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 ]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/11-best-coffeeshops-in-tbilisi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e009ba85146530017b58a6c</guid><category><![CDATA[Georgia]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_a8d1cc7a70c34593b01f70dcd45e8486~mv2_d_4036_2692_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going Medieval in Brussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/going-medieval-in-brussels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6832e7782c9701be822b8a14</guid><category><![CDATA[Belgium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brussels]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel with a Kid]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 14:03:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_44f166b7df3f4ca095835c5e2c334f07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trinity of Mtskheta]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. 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Read our (mis)adventures adjusting to Georgia. ]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/coming-to-tbilisi-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f6c1e40dcb644c5a20f733</guid><category><![CDATA[Georgia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel with a Kid]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 05:41:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_b95538e63a9b4c26bc74b25b9f25fd63~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving out of Brussels (and into the chaos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaving a city for good leaves one with all kinds of feelings. Here we dive into leaving Brussels, the process and the feels.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/leaving-brussels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d65ef67f6f9dfc82709cd6</guid><category><![CDATA[Brussels]]></category><category><![CDATA[Belgium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel with a Kid]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:49:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_194af56745df40909e113de1b9cfa790~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brussels vs. Prague ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comparing Prague and Brussels. Which was better to live in? To visit? I've got your answers here.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/brussels-vs-prague</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bed67e593af992b6e9de9e</guid><category><![CDATA[Brussels]]></category><category><![CDATA[Belgium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Czechia]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:34:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_bd81938f08984d5dbf2c7fe871365ac1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealing with Tantrums on Travels]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/dealing-with-tantrums-on-travels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b4bdfe10889e1584518b11</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel with a Kid]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:04:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_5c4ef7edd5ce4b66a1cdefe59db16ed0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bombs of Bastogne]]></title><description><![CDATA[A visit to the 101st Airborne Museum in Bastogne is a true experience of the senses. From life-sized dioramas to a bombing simulator. ]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/the-bombs-of-bastogne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ace9412b9b3f61767e7123</guid><category><![CDATA[Belgium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brussels]]></category><category><![CDATA[USA]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:43:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_2a0e65b3698d46fc8cc0a9dfab4595af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Troll Forest of Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of course, I told my kid, the trolls need screws in their wood to keep their skin together. ]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/the-troll-forest-of-belgium</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a11a21e9a1a4c190aff91a</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel with a Kid]]></category><category><![CDATA[Belgium]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:07:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_105f722ab2844d809858c36a8d3f6d6c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nightmare Airport of Istanbul]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hilarious account of a travel meltdown at Istanbul Airport, where a "family-friendly" design almost derailed our vacation. ]]></description><link>https://www.saintfacetious.com/post/the-nightmare-airport-of-istanbul-where-family-friendly-means-designed-to-make-you-lose-your-min</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a00fa2c49332bc4039b89</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel with a Kid]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:42:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b06c7_0c87e33c479f4baabf40de43f13cc572~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_863,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shawn Basey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet Lag Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we came back from this latest trip, I thought I had mastered jetlag. 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