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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...
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All the best things to do in Lahic, plus my tips for planning your visit to Azerbaijan’s famous coppersmith village. The sound of tiny hammers beating metal skips across the cobbled streets...
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The ultimate list of the best day trips from Kutaisi, Georgia by a Kutaisi expat – including popular day tours and alternative excursions, complete with transport info. With high mountains to the...
Your one-stop guide to driving in Georgia in 2024 – including up-to-date information about road conditions, essential safety tips, and the ins and out of renting a car in Tbilisi. When I...
My complete 10-day itinerary for an adventurous Georgia (country) road trip from Tbilisi to Batumi. Includes recommended stops, times and distances, and driving tips. Back in summer 2020 – six months after...
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The cuisine of Samegrelo Region in Western Georgia is without parallel. From adjika – a fiery paste or rub traditionally used to ward off subtropical disease – to gebzhalia – a cooling...
The most comprehensive guide to visiting Kakheti currently available online. Here’s absolutely everything you need to know to sip, savour and sightsee your way around Georgia’s premier wine region, including the best...
It has more vineyards and wineries than anywhere else in Georgia – including the largest commercial cellar – and it hosts the nation’s biggest wine festival. But there’s a good chance you...
‘Is it a warehouse?’, I asked, trying to make sense of what I was looking at. Then I noticed the train tracks, severed at the end nearest to our feet and running...
Famously described as the love child of Paris and Dubai, Baku is one of the most jarring yet fascinating cities I have ever set foot in. At 28 metres below sea level,...
What to do in Kutaisi, Georgia’s fourth-biggest city – including must-sees, alternative experiences, and the best day trips. As recommended by a Kutaisi expat. A world apart from Tbilisi and Batumi, Georgia’s...
It took me four years of living in Georgia, but this winter I finally got to experience my first proper ski holiday at the country’s most popular resort, Gudauri. As someone who...
