What you need to know about Baku, Azerbaijan before arriving

Solidly located in Western Asia and sharing borders Russia and Iran, Baku, Azerbaijan does not initially sound like a dream tourist destination. Here’s what to do in Baku, what I wish I knew before arriving, and what to avoid in Baku. Baku is what might happen...

Destination: Prometheus Cave, the biggest cave in Georgia

Prometheus Cave was actually a toss-up for us while on our Georgian road trip. Since we were basically passing just a few kilometers by it, and we were unlikely to be passing this way again any time soon, we thought ‘alright, sure, why not…’. This...

What You Need To Know About Belgrade, Serbia Before Arriving

Belgrade is pretty awesome… but there are a few things you should know before going. When you hear Belgrade in Serbia has around two million citizens, you might reflexively brace for the impact of super-crowded sidewalks or public spaces. Instead, they’re...

Tbilisi, Georgia, in street art

Tbilisi really ought to be better known for its street art. I have yet to see any sort of street art tour, but there’s a fair bit of organization and space to work with. Here are some of the more interesting pieces I’ve discovered throughout town. When the...

Two awesome things to do in Tbilisi, Georgia

Over a sunny April weekend, we found ourselves taking in a sign of the past and some potential for the future. Poetic, maybe, but it actually wasn’t planned that way… Presenting two awesome things to do in Tbilisi, Georgia: The Georgian Stonehenge AKA The...

Destination: Brussels — your guide to 11 of the best places to visit in Belgium

Brussels, Belgium — home of comic strips, a Belgian fry museum, huge art, and the MOOF. Here are 11 of the best places to visit in Belgium — well, Brussels. It’s more than just waffles, centuries-old churches and the de-facto capital of the EU… but it’s not the...

Destination: the unforgettable Spear Hunting Museum (Alabama, USA)

Ladies and gentlemen, the Spear Hunting Museum is here to claim the title. During our epic road trip across North America of 2016 and 2017, we traveled thousands and thousands of miles throughout the US. We discovered many places – some good, some crappy… but...

Exploring the street art of Istanbul – my top 20 favorites (Turkey)

You won’t always know what it means, and sometimes it’s difficult to attribute a name or story to a piece, but they’re always fun to see. Istanbul has a ton of street art, and this post just scratches the surface of what’s around Turkey’s...

Sofia’s walking tours: from Bohemian to graffiti to food and treasure — a complete review

OK, so Sofia hasn’t exactly had the highest variety of weird places ever. In fact, there’s really been very little to write about. Out of curiosity, we have gone on several guided tours to see a different side of Sofia. My wife Laura went on a couple of the tours and...

Review: the Sofia Alternative Tour (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Arrive, receive a ‘survival kit’, and get on your way to discovering eight offbeat sites around Sofia. Ready for an adventure? I’m always interested in tours that take you outside the usual sights, or experiences that make a game out of travel. The Sofia Alternative...