Now in its third year running, my annual ‘What’s New in Georgia’ brings together some of my favourite new openings, launches and tourism-related developments. Think fresh bars and restaurants, new projects, and...
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The perfect Georgia itinerary for 1-4 weeks of travel in the Caucasus. Includes detailed transportation info, recommended things to do in Georgia, and up-to-date travel advice for 2024. Oh Georgia. Where do...
A definitive list of the best Kutaisi restaurants, cafes and wine bars where you can find traditional Imeretian cuisine, local wine, and more. Kutaisi may be small, but it’s one of my...
Georgia’s biggest and most developed ski resort, Gudauri is a popular winter mountain destination that can be reached from Tbilisi by road in a little over 2 hours. Aside from skiing, snowboarding...
A Soviet-era monotown purpose-built around the Rustavi Metallurgy Plant in the 1940s, Rustavi is the perfect Tbilisi day trip for lovers of history, architecture and urbexing. Or for a real adventure, spend...
Looking for quieter slopes, calmer apres-ski or unique places that combine winter sports with culture? Here are 20 of the best lesser-visited and underrated winter resorts around the world. Table of ContentsAlternative...
22 good reasons to visit Tbilisi in winter, plus my advice for travelling to Georgia in the colder months. With natural hot springs right in the centre of town and a surplus...
Looking to check-off all the Albania must-sees and still venture off the tourist trail? My alternative Albania road trip itinerary offers a perfect balance of essential and offbeat destinations over two action-packed...
Located on the Albanian side of Lake Ohrid, around 2 hours by car from Tirana, Lin is a pretty fishing village with sights that range from ancient Roman mosaics to what is...
Located in the interior of southeastern Albania, just 15 kilometres from the Greek border, Leskovik is a small town embedded in one of the country’s oldest wine regions. Its location in the...
Hidden in the hills behind the coast, between the popular Porto Palermo and Borsh Beaches, Upper Qeparo is a hidden gem on the Albanian Riviera. Accessed via a steep road that follows...
Dangling off the side of the Ceraunian Mountains like a string of pearls, Dhërmi is a dreamy village of whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. With strong Santorini vibes, it is widely regarded...
I am beyond excited to reveal that one of my favourite hospitality groups in Georgia, Communal Company, is launching a brand new boutique hotel-restaurant – and it’s right here in Kutaisi, where...
A detailed and up-to-date guide for getting from Tirana airport to the city centre (or vice versa) by airport bus, taxi, or private transfer. Tirana International Airport (TIA) is a modern airport...
The picturesque city of Gjirokaster is one of my favourite places in Albania. This complete travel guide includes the top 10 best things to do in Gjirokaster UNESCO Old City and beyond,...
Having spent a week or more in every capital in the Balkans, I can confidently say that Tirana is one of my favourite cities in the region. Tirana has an alluring aesthetic...
The very best things to do in Berat Albania, including Berat Castle and a day trip to Osumi Canyon, plus instructions for how to travel from Tirana to Berat by bus. Berat...
All the best things to do in Kastoria, Greece – from Byzantine churches and Ottoman mansions to cycling around the tranquil Lake Orestiada. I first came across Kastoria when I was searching...
In October 2023, Azerbaijan was granted its fourth UNESCO World Heritage Site, bringing the total number of properties in the South Caucasus (Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan) to 11. Anyone who is planning...
