Above Lithuania’s 2nd largest city of Kaunas sits a surreal and sombre Soviet monument dedicated to “The Victims of Nazism” in Kaunas. 50,000 Jewish, Lithuanian and soviets murdered by Nazis on this spot. 30,000 of them were Lithuanian Jews. It’s…
TOP SECRET Soviet NUCLEAR Facility in Lithuania
What a welcome to LITHUANIA!! – just returned from a beautiful 900km road trip across the ENTIRETY of LITHUANIA (89th nation of my travels) and back over the last few days with Aiste Dapkunaite and Inga Dapkūnaitė – thank you…
Saying Yes To New Adventures in Kiev, Ukraine
Said a very sad goodbye to Georgia last night and just touched down sleepless in Kiev, Ukraine, it’s pouring rain and i haven’t slept for close to 40 hours but it’s brilliant to have a rest in a warm and…
Farewell Georgia: Going To Miss You All
Exactly 4 months ago on the 18th of May I arrived in Georgia – little did I know I’d fall in love with the country, it’s people, history, traditions and meet so many incredible individuals during my time here! During…
Sukhumi, Abkhazia: Come for the View Stay for the Hospitality
Back in Sukhumi – Abkhazia! Hanging with some hilarious local Abkhazians, the hospitality in this region is some of the best I’ve encountered! Off to explore the national museum of Abkhazia, abandoned buildings, take a dip in the crustal clear…
Gagra Abkhazia, One of the most beautiful places in the Caucasus
Another day in paradise – Gagra ABKHAZIA! If you don’t know about Abkhazia I highly suggest reading up on this fascinating part of the Caucasus. More abandoned buildings, lush sub tropical forest, pristine beaches with translucent waters and unexplored nature…
Watch out Europe! I’m back again and moving to the UNITED KINGDOM!
So many people, online forums, UKVI website info, countless independent online advisors, unhelpful public servants I spoke to and confusing forms all indicated it couldn’t be done and applying as an Australian for a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme (2…
The Cave City of Vardzia in Georgia
Vardzia (Georgia) – just shy of the Armenian border lies a huge cave city that at its peak housed 2000 monks. This incredible cave city holds particular importance for Georgians as it was established by King Giorgi III in the…
The Rabati Castle of Akhaltsikhe!
The Rabati castle of Akhaltsikhe! On the way to Vardzia! Located in Southern Georgia just shy of the Armenian and Turkish borders! The site of the Khertvisi fortress here in Georgia dates back as far as the 4th or 5th…
Important Hiking Lessons Learned in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
An important lesson to take home. Remember this wise advice when hiking 4 kilometres at sunset into Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park to swim in thermal hot springs that are the origin of the most famous mineral water in Georgia. You must hike…