Join my quest to understand the world through its borders and boundaries. Sign up for my brand new BORDERLINES Newsletter and follow the journey. NEWSLETTER SIGN UP SUBSTACK SIGNUP Welcome to Borderlines! This blog, Travel Tramp, is now almost ten years old. A decade...
The Path of the Gods is one of Italy’s most renowned hiking trails, offering an unparalleled way to escape the crowds along the busy Amalfi Coast. Winding through mountains and along clifftops, the trail is steeped in natural beauty and packed with history....
From Abbasid souqs and holy Shia shrines to the Iraq Museum and riverfront restaurants; here are the best things to do in Baghdad, Iraq. “I have seen the greatest of cities that are known for their perfection and refinement, in the lands of Syria and...
From the winding roads of the Peloponnese to the rocky shores of Crete, here’s everything you need to know about renting a car in Greece! The best way to explore the sun-kissed islands and rocky coastline of Greece is on a self-drive tour. Skip the public...
On the banks of the Euphrates River in Iraq, a crumbling palace stands as a forlorn memento to the demise of a dictator. Here’s an inside look at Saddam Hussein’s abandoned Babylonian palace. “My legs were shaking. I was so nervous,” Maki...
I was surprised to find Pizza Hut and KFC in Baghdad, Iraq. I tried both, to see which fast food treats they had to offer! There are almost 20,000 pizza huts in 105 countries, and a staggering 30,000 KFCs located in 145 countries worldwide. Given the vast...
From the Pinball Hall of Fame to the Valley of Fire State Park, here’s how to get off the beaten track in Las Vegas! Las Vegas; the city of neon lights, roaring casinos and extravagant resorts is a must-visit for anyone exploring the USA. This is the city...
In southern Lebanon, I encounter militant propaganda and stories of war inside the Mleeta Tourist Landmark of the Resistance, AKA, Hezbollah Disneyland. “How do you like Lebanon?,” asked the cheery Hezbollah militant-turned-tour guide as we peered over the parapet of...
From fascinating adventures in the Titanic Museum and Alcatraz Museum to historical houses and visits to mountain farmhouses, discover some of the best indoor things to do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge is...
From seeing the famed Whirling Dervishes to exploring mystic Sufi history, here are the best things to do in Konya, Turkey. Konya is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Turkey, and yet, even as the 7th largest urban area in the country, I know very few...
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