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A definitive list of the best Kutaisi restaurants and cafes for traditional Georgian cuisine, local wine and more. Kutaisi might be small, but it’s one of my favourite places in Georgia. Not...
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Planning a trip to Georgia and wondering what to do in Tbilisi? This mega guide brings together all my favourite things to do in Tbilisi, Georgia – including free activities, unusual and...
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Six historic cemeteries in Tbilisi, Georgia where you can see sculptural headstones, and learn about the city’s past. While I would never describe myself as a ‘Tombstone Tourist’, I do enjoy visiting...
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Tbilisi is a wild kaleidoscope of architectural styles and buildings from different epochs. Some of the most striking landmarks date to the Soviet era, 70 years of history that left a lasting...
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Everything you need to know about visiting the Tbilisi Skybridge, a marvellous example of Brutalist architecture in Tbilisi, Georgia. The Tbilisi Skybridge (AKA Nutsubidze Skybridge) is unique among the many Brutalist landmarks...
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A sensible 3-day itinerary for Athens, featuring the must-sees plus my favourite local neighbourhoods and offbeat activities. Athens was never at the top of my to-visit list – it was always on...
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Looking for the very best day trips from Tbilisi, Georgia? This guide features independent Tbilisi day trips and organised Tbilisi day tours for every interest and budget – from hiking and cycling...
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An up-to-date, comprehensive guide for travelling from Tbilisi to Kazbegi by marshrutka van, taxi or private car. Includes schedules, ticket prices, and everything you need to know about travelling to Kazbegi from...
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An illustrated guide to the drive between Kutaisi and Zugdidi – the ‘Monument Route’ in Samegrelo. Of all the drives in Georgia I know and love, it’s the 120-kilometre (75-mile) stretch of...
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A beginner’s guide to skiing in Georgia, including general tips plus a detailed comparison of Georgia’s top three ski resorts: Gudauri versus Bakuriani versus Mestia. Georgia might not be the first place...
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30 special seasonal things to do in Georgia in winter, including winter-only activities and annual festivals. While most people know Georgia for its summer hiking or the autumn wine harvest, the country’s...
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A comprehensive guide to visiting Mestia in winter, including essential travel tips and the best things to do in snowy Svaneti. Unlike Tusheti or Khevsureti that close off completely in winter –...
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Everything you need to plan a successful trip to Bakuriani Ski Resort. Bakuriani is one of four government-run winter resorts in Georgia – the other three being Gudauri, Mestia and Goderdzi. It...
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A complete guide to the best alternative things to do in Bakuriani ski resort off the ski slopes. The oldest of Georgia’s four developed winter resorts, Bakuriani is a mecca for skiers...
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I am a little bit obsessed with decaying beauty, faded grandeur, and the feeling of nostalgia that old buildings evoke. This is a big part of why I have chosen Georgia as...
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With echoes of medieval Georgia, fragments of Tsarist Russia and plenty of souvenirs from the Soviet Union, Borjomi is a fascinating layercake of history and heritage. Borjomi is known globally for its...
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An up-to-date, common-sense guide on how to get to Mestia and Ushguli from Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi or Zugdidi in 2025. Mestia is the main town and hub of Upper Svaneti, the mountainous...
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Epiphany or Theophany is an Orthodox Christian tradition that commemorates the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan. It is marked every year on January 19. In Georgia, this feast day...
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The ultimate list of unique places to visit in Georgia (the country) – from cities and essential places of interest to alternative and obscure destinations, as recommended by an expat. Includes the...
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Everything you need to know to plan a visit to Tbilisi’s Mount Mtatsminda – including directions for the Tbilisi TV Tower hike, info about the new Rustaveli-Mtatsminda Cable Car, and the best...
