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Top Markets in Eastern Europe (Flea and Otherwise)

April 1, 20164 Comments

As the title of my blog implies (the kitsch part), I am a collector.  I have mild hoarding aspirations that I attempt to disguise by portraying myself as a discerning collector of random, yet…

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Balkans, Baltics, and Caucasus, Oh My! 2015 in Review

February 16, 20167 Comments

So I know that the time for year in review posts has come and long gone, but, like your hoarder neighbors who leave the Christmas wreath up until Spring, I too have put off…

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Soviet Architecture in Vilnius, Lithuania

November 25, 20152 Comments

While Vilnius, Lithuania is a destination known for its sprawling old town, abundance of churches, and quirky Užupis Republic, its well preserved examples of Soviet architecture is what enticed me most prior to our trip (and the…

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Roadside Attractions in Rural Lithuania

October 15, 2015Leave a comment

When you’re on a road trip (through the Baltics, or anywhere, really), one of the challenges in keeping things interesting is finding places to stop in between your destinations.  I can say from experience…

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How to Shop for Kitsch in Vilnius, Lithuania

September 29, 20152 Comments

While the typical tourist kitsch of shot glasses and refrigerator magnets can be found on every street corner in Vilnius Old Town, shopping for the more discerning tourist proved to be a bit difficult.…

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The Hippie Homo Baltic Honeymoon (+Malta)

August 26, 20152 Comments

Hey friends – there’s about to be a couple of weeks of radio silence here, as I do not plan on doing any heavy blogging while I’m on my honeymoon (maybe some quick pictures…

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Changing Plans, or the Baltic/Balkan Conundrum

July 11, 20154 Comments

So last I explained, my partner David and I had cancelled our plans to road trip around Tunisia due to some the terrorist attacks targeting tourists in Tunis and Sousse.  While I was upset…

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