The Hungary Diaries: Thermal Baths, Empty Villages and No Regrets
I didn’t mean to fall for Hungary. It was supposed to be a quick pass-through on my way to Romania. […]
I didn’t mean to fall for Hungary. It was supposed to be a quick pass-through on my way to Romania. […]
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I booked this trip. Azerbaijan. Most people I told gave me that blank
The American Airlines plane was still boarding when I caught that last glimpse of Manhattan through Newark’s windows. Funny how
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The country got under my skin the first night—platform lights, a slow train sighing, vendors wheeling boxes of apricots and
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Chile, 2,600 miles of wild stretched down South America’s west coast, squished between the Pacific and those massive Andes. It’s
Bolivia’s a linguistic jungle, smack in South America, it’s got 37 official languages, more than anywhere else! That’s not just
Argentina’s a place that hits you with its vibe, people living big with music, food, and traditions, plus land that’s
Think of a small patch of Europe, tinier than Rhode Island, but with a huge vibe. That’s Luxembourg. Most people
Belarus isn’t some loud tourist hotspot, but once you scratch the surface, it’s got a soul that pulls you in.
Kyrgyzstan sits in the middle of Central Asia, surrounded by those crazy Tian Shan mountains, and it’s got a story
Andorra’s this tiny slice of the Pyrenees, tucked between Spain and France, and it’s got a language scene that’s wild
Tajikistan’s one of those places you don’t hear much about until someone mentions it, and then you’re kicking yourself for
When folks say “Nepal language,” they usually mean Nepali, the big language you hear everywhere in Nepal. But that’s just
Language is how people stick together and keep their stories alive; it’s who they are deep down. In Malaysia, Bahasa
Indonesia’s a monster of a place in Asia, huge, wild, and totally its own thing. It’s not just another dot
Georgia’s language is the pulse of a country squeezed between rugged mountains and the Black Sea, a tongue that’s kept
Cyprus culture is a wild mix that’s got people scratching their heads, where does this island belong? It’s plopped in
When you think of the Zambian people, picture a wild mix that’s as colorful as the sunsets over Victoria Falls.
Togo’s culture grabs you right away, think sandy beaches along the Gulf of Guinea, green hills up north, and a
Sierra Leone culture is a powerhouse of history and heart, packed into a small West African spot along the Atlantic.
Seychelles is out there in the Indian Ocean, a tiny cluster of 115 islands about 1,500 kilometers from East Africa,
Senegal is parked on West Africa’s edge, where the Atlantic slams the shore and the Sahel sneaks in from the
Niger’s right in the thick of West Africa, a landlocked spot where the Sahara eats up the north and the
Nigeria’s a beast, over 200 million folks stuffed into a chunk of land smaller than Texas, alive with chatter, colors,
Mauritania’s a beast of a place, desert stretching forever, a coastline that crashes into the Atlantic, and a history that’s
Mozambique hits you hard with its vibe, miles of Indian Ocean beaches, rough highlands, and a feel that’s all African
Mali’s a place that grabs you with its stories. It’s a huge, landlocked chunk of West Africa, wedged between the
Malawi is this little gem tucked in southeastern Africa, and it’s got way more going on than you’d expect from
Madagascar’s not just some random island floating out there; it’s a tough, wild spot off East Africa with a story
Liberia’s not just some corner you’d skip over; it’s a gritty slice of West Africa with a past that hits
Lesotho’s more than just a little spot locked inside South Africa, it’s a tough mountain land with a spirit that
Guinea’s not just some spot you’d skip over; it’s a tough chunk of West Africa with a lot packed in.
Guinea-Bissau’s not just some random spot you’d skim past; it’s a gritty piece of West Africa with a lot going
Eritrea’s more than just a name on a map—it’s a tough little spot where history, culture, and a never-give-up attitude
Equatorial Guinea’s a small spot on Africa’s west coast, but don’t let that fool you—it’s got a wild mix of
Djibouti is a tiny spot on the Horn of Africa that packs a punch with some crazy stuff you wouldn’t
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Côte d’Ivoire, yeah, Ivory Coast to some folks, sits out there with a lot going on, and sorting out its
The Republic of Congo doesn’t get the spotlight—it’s that quiet spot next to the DRC’s mess, with just 4 million
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Montenegro Southeastern Europe, Balkans Population: ~621,000 Capital: Podgorica Official Language: Montenegrin Time Zone CET (Central European Time) UTC+1 (Winter) /
Luxembourg Western Europe Population: ~645,000 Capital: Luxembourg City Official Languages: Luxembourgish, French, German Time Zone CET (Central European Time) UTC+1