I’ve been to over 90 countries but my favorite travels are to countries where it is extremely cold and countries where concrete is ubiquitous. On this blog, you will find a lot of information about Scandinavia and the Nordics and about the East, from Ukraine to Central Asia. I also have an affinity for specialty coffee, craft beer, and mindful travel, which will be present on the blog. The map to the left showcases where I’ve been and countries that have been written about on this site.
This post is a guideline for getting a visa to Abkhazia in the Caucasus from the Inguri border with Georgia. It also contains some specific travel information for border crossings,......
25 July, 2018 204 Comments
Before reading this, please read these three key points first: a) This post has nothing to do with things I do or don’t like about living in Norway. If you’re......
14 June, 2017 644 Comments
Astana, Kazakhstan is one of the weirdest places I have ever visited. If you even just Google “Astana”, you will find several other people using the word “weird” as a......
01 June, 2017 161 Comments
I’m just going to put it out there and say that Armenia doesn’t get enough credit for its cuisine. When people are considering delicious food in the Caucasus, their minds......
18 August, 2018 No comment
One of the coldest and remotest places on earth, Svalbard is a land of ice and rock. Despite this, it’s also one of the most hauntingly beautiful places you’ll ever......
16 August, 2018 No comment
There are eighteen islands in the Faroe Islands and they all contain jaw-dropping scenery. Before you visit the Faroe Islands, you should definitely do your research so you can see......
14 August, 2018 No comment
