As the train pulled into the station in Moravska Nova Ves, we hoisted our heavy backpacks onto our tired bodies and trudged our way onto the empty platform. Like always, our heads were on a swivel attempting to figure out our surroundings and plot our next move. Usually this involves spinning in circles and trying …
She is to Georgia what a cherry is to a sundae; What the star is to a Christmas tree; A crown to a queen. Mount Kazbek. This dormant stratovolcano, not without its share of legends, may only be the third highest peak in the country and the seventh highest in the Caucasus Mountains, but it …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
By his third gag, it was evident he couldn’t read the very visible sign. We were the last two to pile into the van on its way to Kerchor Eco Elephant Park and I noticed it right away. “NO PUKING – 200 baht fine” It struck me as odd, as though anyone would waste an …