Notes from the road
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Heres a few places that captivated me, the experiences that stayed with me, and a few discoveries worth passing on. More journeys and stories to come.
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Why the month matters more than the map
Sometimes moving a journey by just two or three weeks can completely transform it.
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Bhutan in Spring: Following the Rhododendrons
There are places where choosing the right month can completely change the journey. Bhutan is one of them.
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Learning to slow down in Morocco
Ten days on the road through blue towns, ancient medinas, desert landscapes and the Atlantic coast.
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The Caucasus on a full green canvas
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan — three countries, three identities and a thousand shades of green.
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18 Lions in One Extraordinary Day, Why Zambia Changed My Idea of Safari
One day in South Luangwa brought us 18 lions. And then there were the leopards — three in one day.
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Victoria Falls: Why You Need to See It From Both Sides
Don’t choose between Zambia and Zimbabwe. See both — and if you can, see the falls a third way, from above.
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Why I Would Go Back to Baku, The City I Didn’t Expect to Love
Every so often I arrive somewhere with relatively few expectations and leave wondering why more people aren’t talking about it.
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The Cape Winelands, Come for the Wine, Stay for Everything Else
The wine may bring you here. But it certainly isn’t the only reason to stay.
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Uzbekistan, Why April Changes Everything
Samarkand. Bukhara. Khiva. A journey through names that once belonged to history books.
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