Belgian National Day

Belgian National Day, celebrated annually on July 21, is a vibrant public holiday marked by parades, family fairs, and either fireworks,...

Belgium

8 min read

Jans of Prague and the 1st defenestration

Discover the history behind Jan Hus Day, celebrated in Prague and Czechia every July 6th.

Czechia

5 min read

Street khatchapuri: More than cheesy bread

The street food vendors can be somewhat of a mystery. But they can also serve the best khatchapuri and lobiani in town. Read the blog to learn what to order.

Georgia

7 min read

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Welcome to my corner of the Interwebs.

I'm Shawn Basey. Saint Facetious has always been my blogger name, so here I am. One day, a long time ago, I quit my well-paid desk job in Denver to travel the world, starting with Peace Corps, then slumming it and rocking it and then starting up a nice little family that keeps me moving from town to town like a thief on the lam.

Editing and blogging for other folks is my day job, writing stories and books, playing accordion, making EDM, and providing good cheer is my night job. I've got all these bits and bobs sprinkled throughout the site here, so grab a drink and make yourself at home.

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