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Arriving in Tbilisi
It is a rare occasion that the visitor flies into the Tbilisi airport at a reasonable hour. Most flights inexplicably come in at around two
Shawn Basey
Jul 9, 20196 min read
5 Best Christmas Markets in Europe
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the evenings darker, and the locals are starting to light things up to have...
Shawn Basey
Dec 17, 20187 min read
Transit in Tbilisi
However, even taking into account the preference towards private transit, there’s no clear explanation for the condition of Tbilisi’s traffi
Shawn Basey
Oct 2, 20188 min read
Ananuri Fortress
Ananuri Fortress is one of the more scenic and captivating castles in the country, and it’s only one hour away from Tbilisi! It’s got a know
Shawn Basey
Sep 2, 20187 min read
Venice: The Amsterdam of the South
Venice. The city of canals, of love, of boats, of vast mobs of tourists, the Amsterdam of the South (Amsterdam is the Venice of the North, s
Shawn Basey
Aug 13, 20188 min read
The Hostile Hospitality of Samegrelo
If you ask Georgians to describe themselves, they’d all start with a single adjective: hospitable (this is probably also true in the state o
Shawn Basey
Aug 7, 20184 min read
Pompeii and Herculaneum: The Cities of the Dead
It was finally time to see what we had come to Naples for. Or what I had come to Naples for. We were there to see dead Romans. I’m not so su
Shawn Basey
Mar 5, 201810 min read
Ischia: An island, a castle, and vampires
We simply walked up and bought a ticket. Our timing with the mainland castles wasn’t that great, so hopefully it would be better with the of
Shawn Basey
Feb 26, 20186 min read
Naples: The City of Broken ATMs
The plane to Naples was short and cheap. As such, you can’t really expect much and should pack your sandwich. This is the eternal rule of...
Shawn Basey
Feb 19, 20189 min read
The Metro and Monuments of Paris
When I first went to Paris, I hated it. It was back in the day when I was Couchsurfing across Europe, and it was right when Couchsurfing was
Shawn Basey
Jan 29, 20188 min read
Prague For A Day: The Royal Road Pt. 2
We’ll continue on the Royal Road that we started the last blog. The Royal Road was the Baroque era coronation route of Bohemian Kings and Qu
Shawn Basey
Dec 18, 20175 min read
The City of Rocks
As the season winds down, I thought it fitting to put one last episode of trekking up. It’s not quite too cold to go for some walks outside,
Shawn Basey
Nov 7, 20175 min read
Trekking in Czechia
Take a train or a bus to your preferred hiking location. For that, it’s best to have Google Maps and an Internet connection. Google Maps for
Shawn Basey
Oct 29, 20175 min read
Protect the Most Important Tool While Still Looking Cool
When traveling, one of the most important things you can have to make your life easier is a cell phone. With custom phone cases, you can pro
Shawn Basey
Oct 12, 20173 min read
A Beach for Everyone: Florida
For a beach lover, there are few places better in the world than Florida and South Alabama. Soft sandy beaches spread across nearly the enti
Shawn Basey
Sep 4, 20175 min read
Krakow: the true heart of Poland
I decided to meet up with a friend in Krakow. I had met my friend James--who keeps up this blog about Warsaw--years ago in Tbilisi doing a v
Shawn Basey
Jul 9, 201710 min read
The Capitol Fairy-Tale Town
Already tired from all the driving and sightseeing, we had one more destination to see: Colmar. Colmar is the Queen City of Alsace, a town w
Shawn Basey
Jul 3, 20175 min read
Discovering the Blue Pearl of Morocco
The bus took a windy road through the Riff Mountains from Tangiers to Chefchouen. The mountains there weren't huge, but there was a beau
Shawn Basey
Jun 28, 20175 min read
4 things to Do in Plzen
The Czech town of Plzen is known as the birthplace of one of the greatest beers on the planet - Pilsner Urquell. It's a very easy and wo
Shawn Basey
Jun 27, 20176 min read
5 things to do stuck at an airport, or on loneliness and traveling
I’m back to making a large trip, though due to unfortunate timing and work schedules, this time without my beloved wife. One of my best frie
Shawn Basey
May 23, 20175 min read
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