by Matthew Allison | Sep 17, 2019 | Asia, Europe
Crossing Into North Ossetia: From the Mountains to Soccer Mayhem September 2019: After visiting the independent but Russia-aligned South Ossetia, we made our way north, crossing over the stunning, snow-covered Caucasus Mountains into Russia’s North Ossetia. Despite...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 8, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: Making the Most of France—One Layover at a Time I’ll admit it—France is a country I’ve yet to fully give the attention it deserves. Despite its rich history, incredible food, and undeniable cultural allure, I’ve never dedicated an entire trip solely to...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 8, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: I visited Slovenia via Italy, taking a direct overnight bus from Venice to Ljubljana. Initially, I had planned two full days in Slovenia and had hoped to rent a car to explore the northern mountains near the Italian border, along the Isonzo Front....
by Matthew Allison | Sep 2, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: Journey to Poveglia Island An Obsession with Haunted Places Haunted places have always fascinated me, and when I first learned about Poveglia Island, I knew I had found the ultimate destination. Often described as one of the most haunted places on...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 2, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: As part of a larger two-week trip through Southern Russia, South Ossetia, and Italy, I spent a day in Helsinki, Finland, on a stopover with Finnair en route to Moscow. Finland, a fascinating country in northern Europe, was recently voted the happiest...
by Matthew Allison | Dec 23, 2018 | Europe
December 2018: On my way to Saudi Arabia-Entering the Kingdom as One of the First Foreigners to be Issued a Tourist Visa to Explore Desert Caves Only Known to Local Bedouin, Saudi Arabia | Venture The Planet, I had an 8-hour night stopover in London. It felt fitting...
