Yabangee Travel Blog: A Week In Georgia (The One Near Russia)

Article and photos by Louis Herman My trip to Georgia (known locally as Sakartvelo) this January started with a quick flight to Trabzon from Istanbul,...

Camel Wrestling in the Land of the Efe

Camel wrestling is, in a word, raucous. Smoke permeates every inch of the earthen amphitheater, so much so that it is difficult to make...

Tribute to Ayran: An Expat Love Story

Writing about the allure of ayran has been on my agenda for over a year now. Every time an expat informs me that they...