Tag Archives: Travel

Eastbound

Early tomorrow morning, I’ll leave the town I’ve called home since I was four years old, and I won’t see it again for the next three years. The business of wrapping up work projects, packing, and condensing my life has … Continue reading

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The Problem with Travelers

It’s always easy to make fun of the tourists. You know who they are — those people in shorts and fanny packs, shifting near-sighted, slightly confused looks between guide books and famous landmarks, loudly reading descriptions verbatim from the book … Continue reading

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Make Money While Doing Nothing

Disclaimer: making money for nothing is actually impossible, unless you win the lottery, have extremely wealthy and generous parents, or discover a money tree.  If any of these is the case, I suggest you go someplace like this, as sustainable … Continue reading

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The Art of Slow Travel

My first international solo trip lasted for three months. Even with that much time, I still often found myself rushed, trying to make it to the next city or country before the inevitable turnaround and flight home. I passed up … Continue reading

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Preparing for a Lifestyle of Travel

It is now 2011, The Year of Departure. With a little less than four months before I start out, the reality of what I’m planning to do is finally beginning to sink in. As such, I’ll be writing a post … Continue reading

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What’s Up, World

* cough * Hi there. So, it’s been a while since my last post, and an even longer while since my last travel-related post. I figured it was about time to let you, my (probably no longer) loyal readers, know … Continue reading

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All Roads Lead Through New York

Two trips to New York City Continue reading

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Homeward by Bus and Train

Tbilisi to Istanbul via Erzurum Continue reading

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Into the Capital of Georgia

Akhaltsikhe to Tbilisi Continue reading

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Mountains and Monasteries

Batumi to Akhaltsikhe Continue reading

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