Dave H.'s Archive
The Case for Russian Travel
“Russians,” writes Dave Hayton, “will bless your childrena��s children with the same passion they curse your president. But if you can swallow your taboos and slough off the political criticism, you will gain a lifelong friend.”
Derbent, Gateway to Peace
Dave Hayton asks whether Derbent, a multi-ethnic city in southern Dagestan could provide a model for peace in the Middle East.
Not Your Typical Godfather
Dave Hayton on one Dagestani man’s quest to fight terrorism and unemployment one investment at a time: “Hizria��s resolve to stay in Makhachkala remains a costly one. But a sense of duty keeps him here.”
6 Reasons to Celebrate Sochi
There may be no better place, writes Dave Hayton, for the world’s athletes to converge: “Should not the message of the Olympics be that you don’t have to be a Paris or a Los Angeles to host the games?”
Drink Plenty of Tea and Bathe Once a Week
Dave Hayton goes on a tea bender in Dagestan: “Teatimes, like the call to prayer, provide a rhythm for the unpredictability of life in these mountains.”
Epiphany on the Russia Express
Writer Dave Hayton thinks the 40-hour train ride from Makhachkala to Moscow is the world’s best travel experience. “Packed with diverse people all heading in the same direction,” he writes, “the train remains a harbinger of possibility.”
