Most visitors to Georgia start their journey in Tbilisi – a city with so much intrigue woven into it’s very fabric. It would be easy to spend your entire vacation there and still return home utterly content. The magic of Georgia, however, extends well beyond the limits of its capital city. To not make room …
It was our first morning at the Workaway house. Our alarm was set for 7am, though we were awakened long before it ever sounded. It was the clickity-clack coming from outside our windows that broke our slumber. The sun had yet to rise. The neighborhood, on the other hand, was already set in motion as …
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We arrived to Tbilisi, Georgia in March 2020 with the intention of staying for about two weeks. Shortly after we arrived, the government made the resolute decision to close the borders and halt international flights. So, thanks to a worldwide pandemic, our two weeks in Tbilisi turned into nearly six months. As we were nearing …
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It’s election year again and we can’t think of any time in history that’s been more divisive. As neighbors clash over opposing viewpoints, political tensions reach their peak, cities burn to the ground, and candidates and flies alike battle for the limelight, finding common ground is more difficult than ever. But over here at PWA …
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It comes as no surprise that many trick-or-treating festivities are being cancelled nationwide this Halloween. Many neighborhoods are foregoing the up close and personal interactions for the sake of safety. For kids, this means missing out on the thrill of running from door to door, collecting an assortment of loot and making mental notes of …
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It didn’t take long for us to become completely enamored with Tbilisi during our first visit to the city. From the moment we boarded our departing plane we continued to dream that one day we would return. With a little bit of planning and a lot of luck, we found ourselves touching down in Georgia …
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As everyone knows, 2020 has been a rough year for festivals and travel alike. If it hasn’t been cancelled, it’s gone the virtual route, and really, what fun is that?. Perhaps beer lovers worldwide will agree that one of the most tragic victims of 2020 has been Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival in the world. …
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South of Brno, Czechia, near the Austria border is the small but vibrant town of Valtice. Situated in what is referred to as the “pearl of South Moravia”, Valtice is the center of viticulture and tourism of the region. It is also home to the National Wine Center – a masterpiece we stumbled upon by …
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It wasn’t quite Chernobyl, but the remnants of the empty buildings were just as eerie. Armed with nothing more than a camera and plenty of hand sanitizer we set out for an urban exploration adventure. In search of something other than the local wine shop (for once), we traveled to the small town of Tskaltubo, …
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It is often noted that the first year of marriage is the hardest. And to be honest, this year WAS difficult, but being married was the easy part! It’s been a hell of 12 months worth of adventures! …to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”… On the first month of marriage my true …
