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As the South Caucasus’ premier resort for skiing and snowboarding, Gudauri is a must-visit winter destination in Georgia. Its location 2 hours north of Tbilisi by road makes it one of the...
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Located just 2 hours by road north of Tbilisi, Gudauri is Georgia’s premier winter resort and a mecca for adventurous skiers. Purpose-built in the 1980s and further developed from the early 2000s...
Your guide to the best boutique hotels in Tbilisi, all hand-picked for their immaculate design, character, location, and service. Tbilisi is brimming with trendy boutique hotels, many of them nested inside historic...
Four years in the making, The Tbilisi City Guide is finally here! My first travel guidebook, The Tbilisi City Guide is a 375-page digital ebook (PDF) that you can read on your...
Georgia is a country of majestic mountains and gruelling hills – which is why it’s also a nation of cable cars. In the Soviet period, an estimated 62-75 passenger ropeways were constructed...
If it’s majestic mountains that are calling you to visit Georgia, the Georgian Military Highway will feel like the road to heaven. This 200-kilometre (124-mile) north-south arterial connects Tbilisi with Russia via...
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Under an hour by car from Tbilisi, Sabaduri Forest is an easy pick for a nature-themed day trip from the capital. You won’t find any hiking trails here – Tbilisi National Park,...
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...
