Trekking The Stans Part 1: The Mountain Corridor Straddling Tajikistan And Afghanistan
When many people think about The Stans, what comes to mind is what’s in the news. Afghanistan: perpetual war; conflict…
The Overlooked Gem Of The North Atlantic: The Faroe Islands
This wasn’t quite an Arctic excursion. I wasn’t defending against polar bears like in Svalbard or trekking across an ice sheet like…
Reviving Tourism in Syria: Beach Life and My 15 Minutes of Palmyra Fame
Note: This is part 2 of 2 on my September 2019 trip around Syria. Read part 1 here. Having followed…
Reviving Tourism In Syria: Out On The Town In Damascus And Aleppo
Note: This is part 1 of 2 on my September 2019 trip around Syria. At last a country you have…
Make Greenland A Summer Getaway Again
You may have noticed Greenland has been in the news as of late. Donald Trump wants to make Greenland great…
That Time I Visited South Ossetia And Got Stuck In The Mountains Of Southern Russia
Most travelers do not explore Russia on an itinerary starting with Moscow-Chechnya-Ingushetia. As you already know, shortly after the start…