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 […]
Eastern Europe
Exploring Europe’s perhaps highest village: A visit to Xinaliq, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is located in the south of Russia on the mighty Caucasian Mountains which unite some of the highest mountains in Europe. For most people, the capital of Baku may be the only popular place within Azerbaijan but deep in the heart of the Caucasian Mountains a small village is hiding that ranks among the […]
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 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 […]
Belarus – An introduction
On the early morning of June 25, another adventure was about to start! Finally, my journey which should last for a little more than three months began. A journey which should get me closer to my lifetime goal to visit 100 countries in the world. First stop of my journey and country number 45 on […]