When visiting the Greater Caucasus region, it is advisable to travel to all three countries in the region, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. When I traveled the region in the summer of 2017, I had the opportunity to visit all three countries in exactly that order. After stays in Baku, the beautiful mountain village of Xinaliq […]
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Tradition and Modernity: Sightseeing in Baku, Azerbaijan
In the summer of 2017, I went out for a 13-week, half-world trip that would take me all the way from Eastern Europe to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Fascinated by countries such as Belarus and Russia, I was looking forward to the countries in the South Caucasus, namely Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, which […]
Sightseeing in Saint Petersburg and Moscow, Russia
During my 13-weeks trip in summer 2017, I had the opportunity to travel a total of 9 countries of which I would describe most being rather exotic and off the beaten track, especially countries such as Iran, Belarus or Armenia. At the same time, I had the opportunity to travel to Russia as well. However, […]
Sightseeing in Seoul, South Korea
In May 2016, it was finally time for me to visit Seoul, the capital of South Korea. From Tokyo where I used to live at that time, I flew to Seoul with Eastar Jet, a Korean low-cost airline. Especially due to its geographical proximity, there are many low-cost airlines operating between South Korea and Japan, […]
Sightseeing in Minsk, Belarus
Minsk, the capital of Belarus, was the place I spent the most time during my five-day stay in the Eastern European nation. In this context, it must be said that ‘five-day stay’ is a little exaggerated. Although, since the beginning of this year, a 5-day visa for Belarus has been introduced, both the day of […]
Sightseeing in Yerevan, Armenia
The capital of Armenia, Yerevan, offers a wide range of interesting historical and modern sights. Many of them can be found within the very centre of the city which means that they are perfectly located for a walking tour. In between, you can stop at the numerous cafes and bars, many of them offering an […]