Faraway Places — 2023

In August, I spent a night in Ukraine en route from Romania to Moldova. One night hardly does justice to

Syria is now open to American tourists! For several years, Syria has been closed to Americans. This past summer, Syria’s

The most famous landmark in Turkmenistan and my main reason for going there was to see the Darvaza Gas Crater,

There are two autonomous territories within Moldova where the inhabitants aren’t Moldovans. The first of these territories is Gagauzia, a

Until I met Natalia — a native Moldovan — I’d never thought about visiting this country. I had to google

My Romanian road-trip led to the hallowed Putna Monastery where Saint Stephen is buried. From Putna, it’s only 14 kilometers

After a week traveling through the northern half of Romania, I’m impressed by what a wonderful country this is. I’ve

I finally made it to Cameroon! I tried to come here in 2022, but the visa application process was so

Please sit down with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and let me entertain you with a