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Georgia is a captivating destination where dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient history, and warm hospitality come together in a relatively compact and affordable country. Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, it offers travelers an appealing mix of medieval churches, lively cities, traditional village life, and one of the world’s oldest wine cultures. Tbilisi, the capital, stands out for its colorful old town, sulfur baths, eclectic architecture, and growing food and arts scene, while the Caucasus Mountains provide breathtaking scenery and a sense of adventure.
Highlights include exploring Tbilisi’s historic neighborhoods, visiting the hilltop town of Sighnaghi in the Kakheti wine region, and heading north to Kazbegi for sweeping alpine views and the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church. Travelers can also discover ancient cave cities such as Uplistsikhe, relax on the Black Sea coast in Batumi, and enjoy Georgian cuisine through dishes like khinkali and khachapuri. Practical tips: public transport and marshrutkas are budget-friendly but can be crowded, roads in mountain areas may be slow or weather-dependent, and cash is still useful outside major cities. Learning a few basic Georgian phrases and allowing extra time for long, scenic journeys can make the trip smoother and more rewarding.
Another excursion awaited me in Mestia. Let's go - up the mountain - 1350 m up and down again. The goal are the Koruldi Lakes. The ascent was super exhausting, but the view...
Arrived in Georgia and after a few almost relaxing hours of dozing at Kutaisi airport, I got on the first marshrutka to the city and straight to the first restaurant - the food...
The night was not so great. The accommodation and meals were adequate for the price, and the landlady was a very kind person. I think she would have liked to keep me here 😅....
Today was dedicated to preparations for the journey back home. First, we had to go through the contents of the van and decide what we want to take back with us on the plane....
Today we continued our journey from Tbilisi to Batumi. After leaving the hectic city traffic behind in Tbilisi, we drove on a well-built highway towards Kutaisi. Unfortunately,...
So, after a hearty breakfast, we took a short walk to the city center of Batumi. There were interesting cars to see. From total junk to extremely expensive, everything was...
Today was dedicated to Batumi and started off very relaxed. Equipped with sweets brought from home (thank you, my girls) and a good Caucasus travel guide (thanks again), I went...
"How does one come up with the idea of staying at Mediko and Suliko with a 9-month-old daughter?" After two evenings at the couple's guesthouse in Kutaisi, we can understand this...
On our last day in Mestia, we want to take it easy - we have gradually settled in here... Therefore, we decide to take the Hatsvali Cable Car directly from Mestia up to Mount...
Upon waking up at Goderzipass, we realize: It's just like it is in Austria in the mountains! We even found some really good wild strawberries, and there were plenty of parasols...
The rain has cleared and the sky is cloudy. The first thing we do in town is buy a new SIM card from Magti. A recommendation for all travelers to Georgia. Works almost anywhere...
In Georgia there is supposed to be wine. Well then it's time to find it - Signaghi is a quite suitable place for that and is worth a visit even without wine. For us it was a...
Today we first went to Asureti. The place was called Elisabethtal until the early 1940s and was founded by German settlers in 1818. In addition to visiting the still existing...
The drive from Poti to Kutaisi was on calmer country roads with good weather. However, I had to pass through the industrial area of Poti and always make sure not to turn in the...
After a restless night in the hostel and a heartfelt farewell from Tsitso (Mama), the journey was supposed to continue along the coast. Just before departure, the happy Orhan...
We leave Oalverdi and drive for 1 hour to Warzia, the famous cave monastery. On the way, we stop at a cemetery and admire the very well-carved tombstones, some even on the...
Now it's going a little differently. When traveling, variety is also important - otherwise it would be boring. With the motorhome and a very good friend couple and their three...
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Today was all about the departure. We spent the morning packing, weighing, and repacking. Eventually, we managed to have all our luggage weigh at least half a kilo under the...
Borjomi was covered in snow, it was clever of me to go to the mountains. After having coffee with Natalia, I wanted to continue as long as the roads still looked somewhat...
For today rain and heavy gusts of wind were predicted, besides there would have been a decent climb waiting for me. The idea of covering part of the route by train was therefore...
Nach dem wir den ersten Monat hier in Georgien ausschließlich in der Hauptstadt Tiflis verbracht hatten, war es für uns höchste Zeit endlich mehr von dem Land und der Natur zu...
Since 1829 in Borjomi a mineral water source was discovered, everything in the picturesque little town revolves around the water, which is said to have a soothing effect on...
A 30-minute bumpy drive from Mestia and the hike to Chalaadi Glacier begins with an adventurous, not to say life-threatening bridge. Here, it feels more touristy, and we...
A-Frame House Mestia
After a delicious breakfast, we set off and drive to Birtvisi National Park. This time, we don't want to go up to the Fortress, but really explore the canyon gorges. A very...
I set off around 10 AM. On the way out of the city, I noticed that the motorcycle was leaking gas. At first, I wanted to wait until the next fuel stop, but since the leak was...
Tuesday June 4, 2024, day 10 of 13. Cozy breakfast in the wonderfully airy arbor of Nikas Guesthouse. Some of the tour participants, who seem overtired, report on their early...
In the morning we can experience the Kasbeck in all its splendor for the first time. How fortunate. Unfortunately, it rains afterwards. So we end the hike and drive by car to...