A Global History Geek-Out
Wondering what to pack for Georgia and the Caucasus? Trips to this part of the world often include time spent exploring the chich capital of Tbilisi, hikes in some of the country’s lush mountains, visits to sleepy monasteries, and nights spent transiting between cities. Your bags will be potentially shoved […]
Headed to Georgia? Here’s everything you need to know to get a prepaid sim card in Georgia so that you can stay connected while in the country, including my personal experiences and what I paid for my sim card. Read: What to Pack for Georgia Georgia Sim Card […]
It’s super common for travelers to have a list of places they want to see or a bucket list for a specific continent or country. If you’re like me, you want to see as many historic places as you can squeeze in! Looking for ideas for an epic history travel […]
Whenever western visitors step behind the remnants of the Iron Curtain, it’s natural to be curious about what life was like there once upon a time. We hear stories, read history books, listen to interviews, and watch films, but if you’re really curious about life in the USSR or another […]
Looking to get from Sheki, Azerbaijan to Tbilisi, Georgia? The options are limited, and all are a little bit unpleasant. However, my adventure ended up being absolutely terrifying! Here’s what you need to know to make the from Sheki to Tbilisi without running into the same problems that I had! Note […]
Listen to Episode “The Birthplace of Gone with the Wind” Listen and subscribe in iTunes Other ways to listen and subscribe There seem to always be interesting intersections between history and art, and in this episode of The History Fangirl, we dig a bit into […]
My First International Women’s Day Once upon a time (March, 2004), my friends and I were taking Russian language classes. These classes met five days a week. Deep in our fourth semester, we were getting a little tired of going to Russian class day-in and day-out (not that I was […]
January was a whirlwind of US stops. I spent time in six states: Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and New York. Sadly, my time in Georgia was brief (4 days) and business-oriented. My schedule was packed with meetings and meals with college buddies. Alas, I didn’t do a single […]
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