For the past four years, I hadn’t lived alone. First it was Tbilisi. Then Vietnam. Always a roommate. Always shared kitchens, shared groceries, shared routines, shared life. And honestly? I loved it. There’s something comforting […]
A Re-Discovered Life
Travel and coffee addict embracing the challenges, simplicity and joy of re-discovering life.
Two Wheels, Three Friends, and a Very Specific Craving
I Followed a Pirate Flag to a Cheeseburger (And I’d Do It Again) They say the early bird catches the worm, but in Central Vietnam, the early rider catches the only thirty minutes of “pleasant” […]
The Unauthorized Tenant
I was minding my business… living my peaceful, cat-free life… sitting on my bed watching Netflix like a normal human. And then it happened. Out of absolutely nowhere, a tiny brown striped kitten appeared in […]
Another year in Vietnam.
Which feels wild to type because wasn’t I just figuring out how to cross the street without a mild adrenaline rush? And now somehow this place feels like rhythm… routine… comfort. The kind of comfort […]
An Immigration Story:
Vietnam’s Welcome, and Its Goodbye Arriving in Vietnam I came to Vietnam on a bright Tuesday afternoon. The air was thick with the smells of motorbike exhaust, fried bánh xèo batter, and wet concrete. It […]
Tales of an Entrepreneur: From the OG Gypsy Nurse to HCTA
If you’ve ever tried to build something that didn’t exist yet, you know the ride: you start with conviction, ride the highs, wrestle with the chaos, and—if you’re lucky—you get to see it take on […]
Tales of an Entrepreneur: Part III
LOKAL Tbilisi was born out of the desire to do something, and my interest in building community.
Where I’ve Been
This was just a fun quick creation from a link that a friend posted. See where I’ve been around the world. https://www.amcharts.com/lib/3/ammap.js https://www.amcharts.com/lib/3/maps/js/worldHigh.js https://www.amcharts.com/lib/3/themes/dark.js Create your own visited countries map or check out the JavaScript […]
The Georgian Supra
Attending a Georgian Supra is on the top of all Top 10 lists of things to do in Georgia (the country). Find out what a Georgian Supra is and what to expect.
Nazuki: The Georgian Bread on the Side of the Road
Finding bread on the side of the road in Georgia. #Nazuki #georgiafood #spendyoursummeringeorgia
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