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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...
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Your complete guide to visiting Ushguli, the ‘village of 200 towers’ and a highlight of Georgia’s historic Svaneti Region. If you’ve come to Georgia searching for dramatic mountains, medieval towers, pastoral landscapes...
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A complete travel guide for the the master-planned Black Sea port city dubbed ‘Little Paris’. Includes the best things to do in Poti, how to visit the nearby Kolkheti National Park, transport...
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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...
