Resuming the journey in Cyprus. The convenience of flying allows me to commence my travels from virtually anywhere. Yet, there's a certain allure to avoiding the ease of air travel, a challenge I'm eager to embrace. The new plan is straightforward: I'll begin in Paphos, in the South of Cyprus, and n...
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After two weeks in Georgia, it was time to head to Turkey. Batumi was only 20 kilometers away from the Turkish border, so I decided to walk there. The first part of the route was less pleasant than I imagined; the road seemed more intended for trucks than pedestrians. However, there we...
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In the afternoon, I caught a bus from Kutaisi to Zugdidi for a reason that went back two weeks. My friend Julien had informed me that his former roommate, Matthieu, was in Georgia and connected us. Matthieu is a teacher who took a sabbatical year and had been in Georgia for tw...
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I arrived in Kutaisi in the late afternoon. I took a stroll through the market, but it was closing down. By 7:00 PM, I found my way back to the hostel.
The hostel is cozy, with just one dorm for eight people (plus two private rooms). I chatted with fellow travelers, and soon we made d...
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After a few days in Armenia, my aim was to return to Georgia. I'd already made the journey in one direction, so I knew where the bus stops were, making the return trip straightforward. Perhaps even too simple. I had to find something else.
Several people menti...
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