I love a vintage roadside motel, and I want to stay in every one of these fabulous places. #motel #roadtrip #vintage www.frommers.com/tips/hotel-n...

Abandoned Soviet airfields and off-the-grid trekking This weekend, I totally unplugged and spent three days at Vashlovani National Park and Big Shiraki Airfield. No phones, no distractions, just miles of fabulous trekking and camping out under the stars. #trekking #georgia #camping

I visited the western coast of Ireland a few years back and had the pleasure of traveling through some villages. Over the next year or so, I'll plan a hiking route through them. #ireland #coastalvillages #trekking www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

When I climb mountains, I trudge, stop, trudge some more, and then stop for a really really long time before finally getting to the peak. This person is more than impressive! #mountains #trekking www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...

This is a fascinating photo essay, especially the dragonfly covered in morning dew. #photoessay #natgeo #insects www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/...

My best hot springs experience was perfect and unglamorous. I hiked up a dormant volcano near Manizales, Colombia, and hopped into a hot spring. It was freezing outside, and there was steam coming off the water. Nobody was around, except a few cows. #hotsprings www.afar.com/magazine/11-...

I went foraging for wild mushrooms in Georgia recently, and learned so much about the fabulous fungi on offer in this country. My interview with Nika the Mushroom Man is featured in the next AMCHAM magazine, and I hope to hit the forest with him again soon. #mushrooms #georgia #foraging

Didgori Battle Monument in Didgori, Georgia. On August 12, 1121, King David triumphed over the far larger Seljuk Empire, and it's one of the most significant victories in Georgian history. You can visit the battlefield today, but the fog is not always included. #didgori #georgia #history

This place has always been on my must-visit list. #caves #newzealand #glowworms www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

Chiatura is a fascinating town, and Wanderlush does a fab job explaining what makes it special. Also, Wanderlush is the best blog I've found on Georgia, and I'd highly recommend checking them out if you're planning a visit. wander-lush.org/kutaisi-to-c...

An interesting piece on conservation and health. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

So cool! I was in Azerbaijan last year and got to see the famous mud volcanoes. They are prehistoric and utterly, completely cool. I wrote about them in National Geographic's Atlas of the World (out for sale in November— shameless plug). #azerbaijian #mudvolcano www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

Rainy day here in Tbilisi, and I think Dink has the right idea. Sprawl it out and nap it out. #cats #georgia

Very interesting. I'm still a Leo. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

It's impossible to avoid art in Tbilisi, like this giant mural I saw on the way to the gym. #streetart #tbilisi #georgia

Rtveli—the annual Georgian grape harvest—is even better when you find a cute puppy in the vineyard! #rtveli #wine #georgia

I'd do it! theweek.com/culture-life...

Giant street art in Tbilisi, Georgia. Are these zebras sparring? Kissing? Either way, it's glorious. #tbilisi #georgia #streetart

en.protothema.gr/2025/08/21/w... When it comes to the sea, the shiniest and cutest creatures are often the most dangerous #spain #bluedragon

There's still a small window of time left to do the Mestia to Ushguli hike this year, and I can't recommend it highly enough. It's four days of fairly strenuous trekking, but the views and terrain are fabulous. #georgia #svaneti #hiking www.investor.ge/2025/06/25/m...

I hope we get to catch some of this in Tbilisi! #bloodmoon #lunareclipse www.livescience.com/space/the-mo...

Autumn is one of my favorite times in Georgia—specifically because it's an excellent opportunity to take part in rtveli, the new grape harvest. Here's how to have the best, most authentic experience. #georgia #wine www.investor.ge/2025/08/01/f...

One of my fondest Istanbul memories is enjoying a simit with Nutella on a ferry to the Princes' Islands. #istanbul #ferry #sea

I spent some time in Tusheti last week. The views were astounding. #tusheti #georgia

I love the old-school Thai trains, but I'd happily hop aboard this new, fancy locomotive, too. #thailand #trains #luxurytravel www.timeout.com/bangkok/news...?

Ooof... what a nightmare. As a travel writer, I'm well aware of how limited and often inaccurate ChatGPT and other AI programs are. They have no place in my research or writing process. If you're using AI to plan your trips, always double and triple-check the info. This kind of thing is common.

#Jagged by the sea. 🌊 #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #photography #fujifilm #sooc #doubleexposure #travel #art

Mika starting her weekend early with a lazy morning on the rooftop #cats #tbilisi

I'd totally forgotten about the ramen burger, but now I'm craving one! #food #burger #ramen

I'm going to Tusheti in a few weeks, and through my research for the trip stumbled across this stunning collection of photography. #tusheti #georgia #trekking www.featureshoot.com/2019/05/russ...

Gold Coast, Australia 🇦🇺 #goldentime #photography #travel

Gross, but very helpful. Stay safe out there! #hiking #ticks #lyme www.backpacker.com/skills/outdo...

1/3. 👏Excellent @ajenglish.bsky.social article ahead of today's delivery of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ⚖️much-anticipated advisory opinion (#ICJAO) on the obligations of states in respect to #ClimateChange. 🔥 🔗Read it here: www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...

I love a good list, I love good food, and I'm completely seconding Columbus as a fantastic place to go for primo eats. www.foodandwine.com/emerging-us-...

I'm thinking fondly of my time in Peru, especially Paracas and Huacachina. Paracas is a joyous celebration of the animal kingdom- both on land and at sea. Here's a brief piece I wrote about my time there. #paracas #peru medium.com/@elizabethla...

Ominous clouds descending on my trek around Abudelauri to see the famous white, blue, and green lakes near the Chiukhi glacier. It was some varsity-level hiking, although not technical, with incredible views, especially from the white lake. This is why I love Georgia. #hiking #georgia

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This is so cool! #kayaking #outdoor

I swam in neon blue sea sparkles in Ballena Bay, Costa Rica, close to Playa Pochote. It wasn't my first experience with bioluminescence, but it was the first time I was utterly submerged and surrounded by it. A fantastic adventure. #bioluminescence www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

My article on five-minute meditations has been published! I use these techniques when I'm traveling, and I find that five to ten minutes of mindful meditation in the morning can really set up my day the right way. www.virtahealth.com/spark/5-minu...

But, why? www.cnn.com/2025/07/09/s...

One of those times when you don't find what you're looking for, but then spot something even more interesting... I get all mothy in today's @theguardian.com country diary. #countrydiary #naturewriting

Hiking is better with a pup by your side! Here's a good list of parks in the continental United States that welcome humans and dogs. #parks #dogs #hiking www.sierraclub.org/Sierra/dog-f...

Tbilisi is a city that loves its cats. From Goshaart's winged silhouettes to massive murals, homages to these magnificent creatures are around every corner. This is the Namaste Hotel in Old Town, decorated with a giant, wide-eyed void cat. #tbilisi #streetart #cats

With the disappointing influx of mass AI-generated images, it's inspiring to see human talent on display here. I was moved by how respectful, creative, and conservation-minded these images are. #photography #nature www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

This magnificent cat, and my unofficial assistant (paid in belly rubs and treats), hopes you have a productive and lovely day today!

We've all had that sinking stomach "oh shit" moment of knowing that you're way over your head on the trail. Is this fair? What do you think? #hiking #negligance #mountain www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...

Fifteen years ago, I was in London and took a Jack the Ripper tour, thinking not much other than it was harmless fun. Where is the line between history and exploitation? How do we tell horrific stories while honoring the victims? edition.cnn.com/2025/06/21/t...

I love a list, and more than that, I love a list of waterfalls on these hot summer Tbilisi days. I've only been to three of these- I clearly need to go chasing more waterfalls #waterfalls #nature www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/n...

I can't speak for the rest of the books on the list, but "Just Kids" by Patti Smith is a beautiful book. The rest look fab, and I will certainly be adding them to my summer reading list, because nothing is better than iced coffee, hammock time, and a good book! www.cntraveller.com/gallery/quee...