A Journey Through Armenia

A Journey Through Armenia

October 29 - From Tbilisi to Yerevan

The trip from Tbilisi to Yerevan wasn’t the simplest. It's always a bit confusing to find information about transport in the Caucasus. I found the address online to catch a marshrutka to Yerevan and got there early, a good thing considering the early departure....

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Kazbegi - A Getaway in the Mountain

Kazbegi - A Getaway in the Mountain

October 24 - Churchkhela, Sulfur Baths, and Wine Bar in Tbilisi

Took a stroll around Tbilisi. Anna, an Azerbaijani living in Oslo, showed me around. We hiked up a hill for the view, then roamed the city.

Tbilisi is a stunning city filled with contrasts. It’s lovely to wander around. PXL_20231024_091348698

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Tried s...

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From Baku to Tbilisi by Land

From Baku to Tbilisi by Land

October 21 - Unexpected Encounters in Baku

After discussing with the locals in Baku, I canceled my plan to go to Ganja, and I found myself with an extra day in Baku. Waking up to a message from Tim, we realized we both intended to head to Sheki the next day. We'll have to synchronize our plans.

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The Journey Begins in Azerbaijan

The Journey Begins in Azerbaijan

The adventure began on October 17th, as I had my flight to Baku, Azerbaijan.

Arrival

My Lufthansa ticket was a combined ticket, with first a train from Munich to Frankfurt, then a direct flight to Baku.

In theory, I would receive the train ticket when I do the online check in. However, the onl...

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Planning an adventure across Caucasus and Europe

Planning an adventure across Caucasus and Europe

When you ask people what they'd do with time and money, many, like me, immediately picture epic travels. Personally, I'm embarking on a journey, starting from lively Baku and making my way back to Western Europe.

I love Europe. While I've explored most European countries, the Caucasus remains unch...

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My first official half Marathon

My first official half Marathon

This is my journey to my first half-marathon race. 9vep17oe82tb1

Technically I did a half Marathon before, in 2020. However, I did it on my own, using my watch GPS, on a flat path, without specific training. I completed it in 2:04:15. The end was very painful for the legs. In March this year, I decided to regi...

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