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What to see in Armenia
Armenia was the final stop of my Caucasus tour. I took a mini bus from Tbilisi in the morning, which took five and a half hours (including immigration). Surprisingly, immigration went pretty smooth. Many Georgians warned me that Armenian immigration officials would press me about my travels in Azerbaijan once they saw the stamp in my passport. Fortunately, they didn’t…
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Georgia : A Backpacker’s Paradise
Georgia was the second stop of my Caucasus tour and hands down my favorite country. Georgia has it all: city life, stunning landscapes, wineries, history, backpacking trails, you name it. I spent 7 days here, but honestly, I could’ve done two-weeks. Before coming to Georgia, you have to decide which route you want to take – the backpacking one, party…
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Azerbaijan in Four Days
Azerbaijan was the first stop of my two-week tour through the Caucasus region. I didn’t know much about the country aside from being an oil-rich nation, so I kept my expectations to a minimum. Looking back, I wish I spent a few more days here, as Azerbaijan ended up being a hidden gem, and Baku, the capital, is a super…
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Travel Guide to Tunisia
Tunisia is one of Africa’s most visited destinations, but somehow it still feels like a country off the beaten path. Tunisia is often overshadowed by its neighbor, Morocco, which is the most visited country in Africa. I spent 5 days in Tunisia, just enough to get a feel for the country. You can see most of the highlights (excluding the…
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Backpacking Benin
Benin was part two of my journey to the motherland, as I also discovered I have Beninese ancestry. After a week in Togo, I took a taxi to the border and walked across after going through customs, which was a pretty painless process. I spent a week in Benin, which I found to be a bit more lively than Togo.…
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Backpacking Togo
Years ago, I took an Ancestry DNA test and found out I have roots in Togo. Naturally, I began to do more research, which led to my trip here. After all, why not visit the motherland? Togo is a small French speaking (despite being colonized by Germany initially) nation in West Africa, which borders Benin, Burkina Faso, and Ghana. Not…
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Weekend Trip to Bahrain
Over the weekend I decided to take a trip to Bahrain, a small, oil-rich Middle-Eastern nation unknown to most people. Truthfully speaking, Bahrain doesn’t have much to offer to the average traveler, especially those seeking adventure. However, as one with aspirations to visit every country on earth, Bahrain is another step in the journey. So what exactly is there to do in…
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Backpacking Tajikistan – Traveling the Pamir Highway
“Tajik-ah-what?” “Why? “Where is that?” These are the responses I received when I told my friends I was traveling to Tajikistan for vacation. To be fair, I couldn’t blame them. When most people hear a country end in “Stan,” they immediately begin to associate that place with war, terror, and lawlessness. Of course, that isn’t the case with every country…
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How to do Dubai in Two Days
The United Arab Emirates, more specifically Dubai, is becoming more and more common as a transit point between international flights, and travelers are taking advantage of this, often extending their stay. Dubai is jam-packed with adventure, enough to keep most entertained for a few days. Here’s how to make the most out of a short trip to Dubai. Day 1:…
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7 Day Jordan Itinerary
Jordan is arguably the Middle East’s best country to travel in and generally considered the safest. Jordan hosts some of the world’s most historical sites : the Dead Sea, Petra, and much more. You will need to plan at least four full days if you want to see all the main sites, but truthfully speaking, this would be entirely too…
