British troops from London—during the Christmas Truce with Saxons of the 104th and 106th Regiments of the Imperial German Army. It was a bitter cold Christmas-Eve in France, 1914 with men huddled deep in the soggy trenches of the Western Front. The war should've been over by now with the troops home around the table with their loved ones. But, instead of enjoying Holiday hams and ales, they were in the trenches. The previous five months ... Read the Post...
25 Photos of Glencoe, Scotland That Will Give You All the Fall Feels
It's officially day two of the best time of year, Fall! Last year, Brett and I headed north to Edinburgh to celebrate Samhainn and afterward, hiked Glencoe in the Highlands. It was absolutely everything I could've dreamed of. Long chilly days with moody weather and scenic hiking that led to a glass(or three) of scotch at the end of the day. Lately, as Tbilisi has continued to cool down, I've been reminiscing on just how stunning the Highlands ... Read the Post...
Festa Mejor de Gracia – A Party in the Name of Community
Every August, a kaleidoscope of color and culture come together to take over the narrow village streets of Barcelona's barrio de Gracia. Residents from all walks of life team up to decorate the neighborhood from head to toe in celebration of their community. Festa Mejor de Gracia is one of Barcelona's most meaningful festivals and is centered around community and genuine love between neighbors. Because Gracia wasn't annexed by Barcelona until ... Read the Post...
The Symbolic End of The Romanovs 101 Years Later
L-R: Grand Duchesses Maria, Tatiana, Olga and Anastasia. Tsarina Alexandra, Tsar Nicholas, Tsarevich Alexei Today, July 16, marks 101 years since Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra Feoderovna along with their five children were executed at the hands of the Bolsheviks. Tsar Nicholas was the last leader of Imperial Russia which ultimately landed The Romanovs right at the top of Lenin's list of People to Kill ASAP. Eight months before their ... Read the Post...