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Beirut, Lebanon: The Paris of the Middle East 🇱🇧

david 25 February 2023 No Comments

Located on a peninsula along the eastern Mediterranean coast is the city of Beirut, Lebanon. This city, rich in culture, history, and cuisine, has been a hub of trade and commerce…

Sidon, Lebanon seen from the Mediterranean Sea

Sidon, Lebanon: A Charming Ancient Seaport

david 8 February 2023 No Comments

Along the eastern Mediterranean coast, just a 45-minute drive south from Beirut, is the city of Sidon, Lebanon. Also known as Saida, Sidon boasts stunning sea views and a strong cultural…

The Biltmore Sunday Brunch: Best Champagne Brunch in Miami

david 20 September 2022 No Comments

As a Miami native, I’m no stranger to the Biltmore Hotel, a lavish and historic property situated in the heart of Coral Gables. Most locals have dined at one of its…

Batumi, Georgia: Las Vegas of the Black Sea

david 31 August 2022 No Comments

Hugging the Black Sea Coast in southwestern Georgia is the city of Batumi. This lively, bustling seaport is Georgia’s second-largest city and the capital of the Adjara region. The city…

Top 5 Historical Sites in Armenia

david 6 August 2022 No Comments

For travelers who crave history, there are few destinations around the world with a past as rich as Armenia. This small, landlocked country in the South Caucasus region that links…

Top Things to Do in Central and Western Georgia

david 19 June 2022 No Comments

The country of Georgia, located near the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is about as diverse as it gets, in terms of landscapes. In particular, the hills, mountains, forests, and…

Kazbegi: A Mountain Paradise in Georgia

david 5 June 2022 No Comments

Tucked away in the mountains of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region in northeastern Georgia is the townlet of Stepantsminda. Formerly known as (and more commonly known as) Kazbegi or Kasbegi, this settlement…

5 Amazing Buddhist Monasteries in Western Bhutan

david 26 May 2022 No Comments

In the Eastern Himalayas of South Asia between Tibet and northeast India, is the Kingdom of Bhutan. This small country is largely unknown to Westerners, but Bhutan is one of…

The terra cotta warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb in Xi'an, China

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Must Visit Around the World

david 14 May 2022 No Comments

I’ve been traveling the world and visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites since I was a teenager. By the time I graduated from college, I had made it my full-time career.…

Kakheti: Exploring Georgia’s Wine Country

david 9 May 2022 No Comments

A geographic region in the southeastern part of the Republic of Georgia, Kakheti is about as diverse as they come. A unique region containing arid deserts, mountains, lush and fertile…

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Beirut, Lebanon: The Paris of the Middle East 🇱🇧

Sidon, Lebanon: A Charming Ancient Seaport

The Biltmore Sunday Brunch: Best Champagne Brunch in Miami

Batumi, Georgia: Las Vegas of the Black Sea

Top 5 Historical Sites in Armenia

Top Things to Do in Central and Western Georgia

Kazbegi: A Mountain Paradise in Georgia

5 Amazing Buddhist Monasteries in Western Bhutan

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Must Visit Around the World

Kakheti: Exploring Georgia’s Wine Country

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