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Mention the word “Borjomi” anywhere in the Caucasus region and you’re likely to get an aggressive response – either an emotional display of support, or a disgusted gesture of rejection. This has nothing to do with the region, though – Continue reading Borjomi National Park: Panorama Trail
Of all the wild mountain regions of Georgia, Tusheti is the wildest. Tucked into the far northeast reaches of Georgia along the Chechnya border, Tusheti delivers again and again on its reputation for dangerous roads, stunning terrain and passionate people. Continue reading Tusheti – Shatili to Omalo
The Lower Loop Kakheti, the region encompassing the Alazani Valley, is the “wine basket” of Georgia. It is like the Napa Valley, but without the snooty people, outrageous prices, and weak pours. My kind of place and my kind of Continue reading Kakheti
Visiting Georgia without experiencing the food, music, people, and culture tucked away deep in the vast Caucasus terrain is like visiting Louisiana without experiencing the Cajun influence originating from the bayou – you’re missing out on something unique and special. Continue reading Kazbegi
One of the best things about Georgia is that you can experience just about every climate and/or terrain within a few hours of Tbilisi. Craving massive, snow-peaked Caucasus mountains? Great – head north to Kazbegi, or even east to Telavi Continue reading Davit Gareja
If you know a little something about Georgia, you can tell when someone is from Svaneti. Maybe it’s the fact that their last name ends in –iani, rather than –adze or -shvili. Maybe they speak an ancient, unwritten language unintelligible Continue reading Svaneti: Mestia to Ushguli
In case you haven’t already heard, Tbilisi is amazing. Boasting a delightful balance of old and new, Eastern, Western, and outright Georgian qualities, the Georgian capital rarely disappoints. Don’t wait too long, though – Tbilisi is rapidly changing and accommodating Continue reading Tbilisi
Sno Valley is yet another great day trip option from Kazbegi, and can even be the start of a multi-day trek for those feeling adventurous. Stretching southeast from Kazbegi, Sno Valley is best accessed from the village of Juta, approximately Continue reading Sno Valley (Kazbegi)
Kazbegi is home to much more than the climb up to the Tsminda Sameba Church. The surrounding region is full of remote valleys, towering peaks, and historic mountain passes. In fact, on your way into Kazbegi after crossing Jvari Pass, Continue reading Truso Valley (Kazbegi)
Every September, normally the first or second weekend of the month, Shatili hosts the annual Shatiloba Festival. One of the best folk festivals in Georgia, it involves everything Khevsurian – folk music, horse racing, traditional dance, authentic khenkali, heavy drinking, Continue reading Shatiloba Festival