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Hiking to Gelersen Gorersen

Hiking to Gelersen Gorersen in Sheki

The town of Sheki has been controlled by many powers in the 2,700 or so years it’s been a major settlement.  Persians, Albanians, Georgians, Arabs, Mongols, Russians, Soviets, and Azeris have all had a stake here, and the treasures that Sheki hides bear proof to that diverse heritage.  One such remnant, the fortress of Gelersen …

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Category: AzerbaijanTag: architecture, azerbaijan, fortress, great view, hike, history, river, temples

How to Spend a Weekend in Baku

How to Spend a Weekend in Baku

Baku is a bizarre place.  A mash-up of fascinating historical architecture and Islamic influences combined with a modern and thriving city center that feels more like Western Europe make it a bit confusing to get used to — at least for me.  But it’s an awesome city and well worth spending at least a few …

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Category: AzerbaijanTag: architecture, azerbaijan, fortress, history, sea, temples, tour

Hiking in Xinaliq

Hiking in Xinaliq

When I first read about Xinaliq in Jonny Blair from Don’t Stop Living’s excellent post on the town, I knew immediately I wanted to visit.  Hiking in Xinaliq seemed like the perfect cure to my time spent in Baku. Dubbed ‘the most remote town in Europe’ by some and objectively the highest town at 2,350 meters above …

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Category: AzerbaijanTag: azerbaijan, cultural trip, epic, great view, hike, road trip, roadtrip

Camping Azerbaijan

Hiking with Camping Azerbaijan

When Vasilii and Anna mentioned they were going on a hike with Camping Azerbaijan, I immediately perked up.  I’d seen the company’s Facebook page and liked the thought of dipping my toes into the Azeri hiking scene with a guided tour.The trek for the coming day would cover 9 km with almost 700 meters of …

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Category: AzerbaijanTag: azerbaijan, great view, hike, river, tour, travel tips

How to Get to Davit Gareja from Tbilisi

How to Get to Davit Gareja from Tbilisi

One of the perks of living in a country as small as Georgia is the relatively short amount of time in which you can access nearly any part of the country.  Tbilisi is a great base from which you can do a number of awesome day trips.  Visiting Gergeti Trinity Church at Kazbegi is one.  Exploring …

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Category: Azerbaijan, GeorgiaTag: architecture, azerbaijan, desert, fortress, Georgia, great view, hike, history, temples

One Last Ride

One Last Ride to Daewonsa

Some of my most memorable — and certainly most exciting — travel memories are tied to motorbikes.  Whether that be my first ride across the Mongolian steppes, riding around both islands of Samoa with my friend Melissa, or my multi-day scoot to Taroko Gorge and back, I’ve had some truly epic adventures.  But one thing …

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Category: KoreaTag: great view, hike, korea, motorcycle ride, pohang, sea, temples

Getting a Pension Refund in South Korea

Getting a Pension Refund in South Korea

South Korea has a national pension scheme where employers and employees each make a monthly contribution toward a pension fund, which is managed by the National Pension Service.  Foreigners — depending on the agreement their government has worked out with South Korea — contribute as well, which makes for a nice little nest egg of …

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Category: Expat Hacks, KoreaTag: expat hacks, korea, teaching, travel tips, USA

Jukdo Market

Jukdo Market in Pohang

Before Pohang was a steel town, it was a fishing town.  Its proximity to the fishing grounds of the East Sea makes it a perfect harbor for grizzled fishermen and their bounties. A huge variety of fish and shellfish are found in these waters, including the Pacific herring used to make gwamegi — a Pohang …

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Category: KoreaTag: cultural trip, food porn, korea, pohang, sea

Hiking Sinbulsan

Hiking Sinbulsan in the Yeongnam Alps

Whenever I’m away from mountains, I feel their absence.  For those drawn to them, they are irreplaceable in our souls.  It’s not just their beauty that draws us, but also the challenge they represent.  An anvil to strike ourselves against to see the strength of our mettle.  It has been far too long since I …

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Category: KoreaTag: epic, great view, hike, korea, travel tales

O Hotel Pune

How to Unwind in Pune

Pune is a city of many facets.  Historically, it is the former seat of the Maratha Empire formed by Shivaji — a warrior-king from the 17th century.  Academically, it is known as the ‘Oxford of the East’ due to the several well-respected educational institutions located there.  These days, it’s a seat of power for the …

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Category: IndiaTag: architecture, cultural trip, food porn, fortress, great view, hike, history, India, sunset, temples, travel tips

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