Category: Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, and it is a metropolis nestled in the valley of the Mtkvari River. Known in some languages by its pre-1936 name, Tiflis, the city is home to approximately 1.3 million inhabitants. Its geography is dramatic, for it is built on terraces that rise from the riverbanks,…
Mtskheta is a city in the region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The city is located approximately 20 kilometers north of Tbilisi, at the scenic confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. With a current population of around 7,000 inhabitants, it is a small provincial…
Rabati, also known as the Rabati Castle, is a large medieval fortress located in the city of Akhaltsikhe in southern Georgia. The name “Rabati” is of Arabic origin and means a fortified place, a name that reflects its long history as a defensive stronghold. The fortress is situated on a high, rocky hill on the…
Vardzia is a large cave monastery complex located in southern Georgia, in the region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. It is situated on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, and it is one of the most spectacular historical and cultural monuments in the country. The monastery is carved into the sheer rock face of Erusheti Mountain, and…
This year, the year of 2016, has been a year full of traveling for us. We have been to a total of fifteen countries during the past twelve months and there have been so many amazing places that we have had the opportunity to see. So which are our top 20 destinations 2016? Visited Countries Africa:…
Calling out all the foodies out there! Do you seek new food experiences wherever you go? Is food a decisive factor when you pick your next travel destination? Well, look no further. Here are our top five tips for all of you who like to combine traveling and eating. As you might guess, this list…
This is the story of Georgia and Tbilisi – the topic of many a great writer! During our trip to Georgia, Tbilisi was our central point. It was from here that our day trips started and it was here that we arrived late in the evenings. In this last post about our trip to Georgia,…
In June we visited fantastic Georgia and its equally lovely capital, Tbilisi. We walked a lot during our two full days in the city. Actually we have a tendency to travel without a map, often resulting in awe-inspiring moments, quaint streets, and things that we unavoidably miss out on. But hey, you win some and…
In the year 337 Christianity was proclaimed the state religion in the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia (Kartli). 1679 years later Jesper and I visited the very place where it happened – the magnificent town of Mtskheta. Located some 20 kilometers from capital Tbilisi at the confluence of rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi, the city is one of the oldest…
After our day trip to Kazbegi we felt like discovering more of Georgia. With some help from Khatja at the hotel reception, we signed up for a tour to Rabati, Vardzia and Borjomi. This time around we opted for an English-speaking driver and he picked us up from the hotel at 9 am on Sunday….
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Georigia lies hidden among the mountains, near the Russian border. Commonly known as Kazbegi, Stepantsminda is a small village where time seems to stand still. Already before embarking on our journey to Georgia, we had already decided that we wanted to visit the mountains that the country…
A mere 48 hours ago we were sitting in a restaurant in one of the most fascinating countries we have visited thus far – Georgia. Before our trip several people asked us about our reasons to visit this small country in the Caucasus. Georgia, or საქართველო (Sakartvelo) as it’s called in Georgian, is not yet a very…