It was mid-January in Yerevan and I was itching for a winter getaway. Back in January 2019, I had a blast vacationing in cold-climate, off the beaten path countries, but this year I wanted to experience warm diversity! It all started with a recommendation from a friend and the wonderful coincidence that Ryanair started flights […]
The Cascade is a popular tourist destination in Yerevan best known for its 572 limestone steps, waterfalls, outdoor gardens and the amusing statues along the walkway. It’s wonderfully located, boasting a beautiful view of the city, lovely sunsets and a perfect shot of Mount Ararat. Once you climb to the top and get your instagram […]
Tbilisi is full of beautiful diversity, international plates and colorful architecture but nothing compares to the hipster vibes found at Fabrika. It’s a former soviet sewing factory restored to an urban hotspot. Fabrika boasts a highly rated hostel, endless art studios, cool shops, restaurants and delicious Ramen. With all that it claims, Fabrika does not […]
Georgia is a former Soviet Union country that lies at the intersection of Asia and Europe and has one of the most beautiful yet complicated looking alphabets. I kept hearing about its beauty due to its Caucasus mountain ranges and colorful capital city, Tbilisi. Since I was spending time next door in Armenia, I decided to […]
According to my recent poll results on Instagram more than 70% of my followers would have trouble finding Armenia on a map ?. FYI, its a landlocked country nestled between Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran. There are many awesome reasons to visit Armenia. There’s even more incentive when you don’t have to blow your budget […]
Having officially entered Ukraine 5 times, I may have made a cultural observation or two ? . Here are the top 10 things I’ve noticed while visiting this beautiful Eastern European country: 1. Hospitality is a Big Deal I’ve traveled all around the globe and I must say that Ukrainian hospitality is among the best. […]
I will be the first to admit that Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt was definitely nowhere to be found on my next destination list but after experiencing the “Charming Sharm”, I’m hooked. I really didn’t know what to expect going in but I really enjoyed every moment. My friend and I used Lviv Travel Agency to book […]
From the moment that my friend and I boarded the plane to Bishkek and we were the only non Kyrgzs looking passengers, I knew we were heading to the road less-traveled. When the plane landed, officers were at the bottom of the steps watching passengers deboarding and there was complete silence as we waited on […]
Most people would not choose to visit Scotland in the middle of January but I’m not most people ?. Me and my friend caught a great deal on a budget airline from NY to Edinburgh. Even with them nickel and diming us for everything (do your research!), we made it across the Atlantic for less […]
