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Day Hike to Panorama Ridge from Vancouver
The Garibaldi Provincial Park in British Columbia is home to some of Canada’s most spectacular hikes. Draped in verdant forest, framed by towering peaks, and home to glistening lakes, it is a wonderland for lovers of the outdoors. The crown…
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Three Day Armenia Itinerary: Top Things to Do
Armenia is a beautiful sliver of land that lies in the shadow of legendary Mount Ararat. Though it is home to varied landscapes and beautiful Orthodox churches, the country is better known for its tragic history than for its wealth…
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Svaneti Georgia: Hiking and Travel Guide
Isolated and wild, Svaneti Georgia is a land of enchantment that sits high in the Caucasus Mountains. Geographically cut off from the rest of the country and seemingly stuck in time, the little slice of heaven soars miles above the…
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Kazbegi: Gem of the Georgian Military Highway
A few years ago, I came across a photo of a mountaintop monastery in the Republic of Georgia. The monastery in the photo soared above the surrounding landscape, half hidden in a dense layer of fog. I remember being wowed…
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Georgia at a Glance: Two Days in Tbilisi and Sighnaghi
When I announced my intention to visit the small ex-Soviet nation of Georgia, I suppose it is understandable that many concluded I was off to explore the U.S state, rather than the country. Like nearby Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Republic…
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Two Days in Baku and its Surroundings
With one foot toeing the Middle East and the other set firmly in Europe, Baku Azerbaijan is a fascinating city of contrasts. Our trusty Lonely Planet guide described Baku as “the architectural love child of Paris and Dubai…with plenty of…
