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The more you travel in Georgia, the more you realise that places like Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Mtskheta and Svaneti are just the beginning. After almost a decade exploring Georgia from mountains to coast,...
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Mestia is a highland townlet in northwest Georgia (the country) in the Caucasus Mountains.
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Your one-stop guide to driving in Georgia – with up-to-date information on road conditions, safety, and realistic options for renting a car in Tbilisi. When I first travelled to Georgia, I would...
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Georgia is a country of real seasons – and when you visit can shape everything, from the landscapes you see to the food you eat and the experiences you have. Trying to...
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How to experience the best of Georgia’s Kvemo Kartli Region – Marneuli, Bolnisi, Dmanisi, Samshvilde, Asureti, and the Didgori Valley – in three days. The oldest hominins outside Africa. Some of the...
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Georgia might be a small country, but getting around is not always that intuitive. Intercity and long-distance transport is decentralised and highly dependent on geography, with different systems operating side by side...
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Georgia is blessed with four seasons and the entire country – from Tbilisi and the wine region to the high mountains and the Black Sea Coast – experiences some sort of autumn...
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Autumn is my favourite season in Georgia, and a golden opportunity to experience the best of the country. Read on for 16 special autumn activities, festivals and events, including the wine vintage,...
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Spend five minutes talking travel with a Georgian, and you’ll learn the secret password: Racha. Racha is often cast as a kind of ‘mountain paradise’ – a pocket of peaks, mineral springs,...
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No trip to Georgia would be complete without visiting at least one of the country’s high mountain regions. Beyond the spectacular scenery, hiking opportunities and old-fashioned guesthouse hospitality, the Greater and Lesser...
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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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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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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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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 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...
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...
