Oct24
Posted on Oct 24 by Kristen Baughman
If you’re into cycling, one of my favorite tours was through the Cape Greco National Forest Park. This park was founded in 1993, and is nestled midway between the busy resorts of Ayia Napa and Protaras. Cycling is definitely an affordable and fun way to explore a new area....
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Oct19
Posted on Oct 19 by Kristen Baughman
When traveling in Georgia, you must try traditional Georgian food. Here are my top five favorites after exploring the country for two weeks. 1. Khinkali Because khinkali. I dedicated a whole blog post to this delicious Georgian dumpling. It’s fun to eat and tastes delicious. Bite a small hole...
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Oct18
Posted on Oct 18 by Kristen Baughman
In Georgia, khinkali is a staple menu item and available at most Georgian restaurants. These “Georgian dumplings” are usually filled with minced meat or cheese, but some newer restaurants offer other types of khinkali filled with mixed vegetables, mushrooms and more. Khinkali reminds me of the typical Shanghai...
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Oct17
Posted on Oct 17 by Kristen Baughman
After traveling for over 9 hours from Georgia, Courtney and I finally arrived to Cyprus’ Ercan airport. First travel mistake: even if you think everything will be okay, don’t land in a foreign country at 1am. Yikes. We waited in line at customs and were successfully admitted into the...
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Oct12
Posted on Oct 12 by Kristen Baughman
Traveling isn’t always as glamorous as it seems. After two guided weekend trips to explore the mountains of Georgia were canceled, Courtney and I decided to take matters into our own hands. Without any real plans, we arrived early in the morning to Tbilisi’s Didube bus station. For 15 GLE each, we...
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Oct12
Posted on Oct 12 by Kristen Baughman
During our second day in Oni, Temur and his wife brought us to one of the most incredible sights we’ve seen so far in Georgia. Temur’s wife has a sister who lives in a small village on the Caucasian mountainside, which is only a few kilometers away from the...
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