This post is about the best things to do in Telavi. Telavi is the capital of Kakheti, Georgia’s scenic wine region at the foothills of the Caucasus mountains and close to the border with Azerbaijan. During my first visit to Kakheti I barely touched the …
This post is about the best monasteries in Georgia. Georgia is a small country in the Caucasus mountains. Georgia and Armenia were among the first countries in the world to adopt christianity as a state religion. As a result, the country is home to some of …
This post is a day trip guide on how to get from Tbilisi to Gori and all the things to do in Gori. Gori is a small town in central Georgia in the Shida Kartli region. Getting from Tbilisi to Gori only takes 1 hour …
The Shkhara glacier is located in the mountains of eastern Georgia. The region of Svaneti is home to the largest glaciers in the Caucasus mountain range and the Shkhara glacier is just one of them. The Shkhara glacier is on the slopes of mount Shkhara. …
Getting from Mestia to Ushguli has never been so easy. As a result Ushguli is now one of the most popular day trips from Mestia. Ushguli claims to be one of the highest settlements in Europe. Together with some other caucasus mountain villages like Juta …
Mestia is one of the largest towns in the upper Svaneti region. At an altitude of 1500 meters it is the start of a number of spectacular treks. It’s a hikers paradise, but there are also enough things to do in Mestia if you didn’t …
The Chalaadi glacier is located in the mountains of eastern Georgia. The region of Svaneti is home to the largest glaciers in the Caucasus mountain range and the Chalaadi glacier is just one of them. The Chalaadi glacier is on the slopes of mount Ushba. …
Zugdidi in Georgia is the small capital of the lush and green Samegrelo province. This old city has a strategic location in Western Georgia. Therefore many travellers end up in Zugdidi, but most only use it as a short stop over on their way to …
Most likely you have never heard of Juta in Georgia. This small mountain village is high up in the Caucasus mountains in a rather remote region of the Kazbegi National Park and close to the border with Russia. The story of Juta Georgia For years, …
The Georgian Military highway is one of the most scenic high altitude road trips in Europe. Crossing the majestic Caucasus mountain range it offers superb views on the snow capped mountain peaks from the comfort of your car. Furthermore there are lots of interesting places …
The Kukushka train in Georgia is among the most scenic train journeys in the Caucasus region. The 37 kilometer narrow gauge railway runs through the forested Caucasus foothills offering sweeping panoramic views as it winds it way up the mountain. The Kukushka train runs from …
Vardzia cave town is an ancient cave settlement in the slopes of the Erusheti mountains in Georgia. It is both a historical monument and an active place of worship. Monks still live in the Vardzia cave monastery that was once part of a much larger …