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A complete travel guide for Anaklia, an alternative destination for beachgoers and urbexers on Georgia’s Black Sea Coast. When it comes to kooky resorts on the Black Sea, Anaklia sure gives Batumi...
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The best things to do in Svaneti in 3-7 days, arranged into a sensible Svaneti travel itinerary. Combining majestic landscapes, hiking and outdoor activities with top-notch museums, restaurants and cultural experiences, Svaneti...
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A complete travel guide for Zugdidi, Georgia. Includes the best things to do in Samegrelo’s biggest city, suggested day trips from Zugdidi, where and what to eat, travel tips, plus a recommended...
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All the best things to do in Korca, a hidden gem in Albania. The city of Korca (Korçë / Korça) is located off the usual beaten track in southeastern Albania, close to...
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A quick guide to visiting the spectacular Orthodox Church of Leus outside Permet. I am not a particularly spiritual person, but there are certain religious buildings that stir something up and stay...
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Find all the best things to do in Permet, a hidden gem in Albania, in this comprehensive Permet travel guide. Away from the buzz of the Riviera and the popular UNESCO cities...
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The smallest region in Georgia, Guria is one of the least-visited yet most unique places in the country. Since first visiting this corner of Western Georgia in 2020, I have become something...
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Everything you need to know about visiting the mountain village of Bakhmaro – from the best things to do (including my favourite sunset spots) to how to get to Bakhmaro and where...
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A complete guide to visiting the Dezerter Bazaar, the most vibrant farmers’ market in Tbilisi, Georgia. Spend a few days in Tbilisi and you’ll start to realise just how integral food is...
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A detailed guide to travelling to Shatili from Tbilisi by bus or car. Khevsureti and Tusheti are two of the most remote (and spectacular) mountain regions in Georgia. One of the main...
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A complete travel guide for Khevsureti, including a 3-day itinerary for Shatili, Mutso, Pshavi and beyond. Combining the scenery of Tusheti with the cultural monuments of Svaneti – almost as accessible as...
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Everything you need to know before you visit Shatili, the main village in Georgia’s historic Khevsureti region. A clump of flat-topped towers huddle together above a river, as if each one got...
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Everything you need to know before you visit Mutso (Mitsu), a reconstructed fortress-village in Khevsureti. An exceptional example of a fortified village where the tower-dwellings are interlinked to form one single line...
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The ultimate Tbilisi restaurant guide for 2024. If you’re hunting for scrumptious Georgian fare and the best places to eat in Tbilisi, you’ve come to the right place. Freshly updated for this...
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The main town in the mountainous Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) is one of the most popular places in Georgia for hiking. While most people come here solely to hit the trails, Kazbegi...
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One of a dozen gorges that branch off the Terek River into the mountainous Kazbegi National Park, the Juta Valley (Chaukhi Valley) is among Georgia‘s most popular hiking destinations. The thing that...
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Magic mountains, mirror-like mineral water pools, and the legendary Georgian Military Highway – the town of Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) is a gateway to some of Georgia’s most majestic landscapes. Kazbegi is a popular...
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Everything you need to know about visiting Mount Khvamli, an easy day hike near Kutaisi, Georgia. When I first moved to Kutaisi in 2021, I had a perfect view of Khvamli Mountain’s...
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Looking for an easy Azerbaijan itinerary to see the best of the country in one week? This guide pulls together the best things to do in Azerbaijan for first-time visitors. Detailed transportation...
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A complete travel guide for Khinaliq (AKA Xinaliq, Khinalug), Azerbaijan’s high-altitude village where homestays and hiking reign supreme. There are several villages in the South Caucasus that vie for the title of...
