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…
Armenia Road Trip: Karabakh
NAGORNO-KARABAKH – the highly controversial town of AGDAM (essentially a ghost town with a post apocalyptic feel) at an abandoned mosque left to ruin. The 85th nation (or breakaway region/state) I’ve lived, worked, volunteered, studied, explored or simply backpacked around!…
Hitchhiking to Goy Gol Lake in Azerbaijan
What an absolute WHOPPER of a day! Began with an amazing breakfast at my awesome couchsurfing host’s place and ended with a lift home at 10pm by local homocide police from Goy Gol village!! Caught a bus to the surreal…
Couchsurfing in GANJA, Azerbaijan!
The 2nd largest city (and former capital) of Azerbaijan is great! Thanks to you all for the amazing welcome to GANJA!! Arrived in the city and hiked around town for 6kms through the backstreets and bazaars, lovely parks and squares…
Touchdown in Ganja, Azerbaijan
Spent the morning hitch hiking and just touched down in GANJA! Yes, that is indeed the name or Azerbaijan’s second largest city! European youth capital 2016, wonder whether it’ll live up to its name! Off to meet couchsurfing hosts and…
Have You Ever Heard of Caucasian Albania Before?
What is CAUCASIAN ALBANIA!? Have you ever heard of Caucasian Albania before? I arranged an interview with church and museum director “Huseynova Ilhama qanira qizi” for a few hours to explore the site and ask her some questions about this…
Cooking Tea in Sheki, Azerbaijan
One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever cooked tea with friends! The hospitality of the locals of Sheki never ceases to amaze! Met these guys yesterday, spoke for hours and arranged to meet tonight at a cafe, as soon…