Georgia Travel Guide: Exploring Tbilisi, Kakheti, Gudauri, Kutaisi and Beyond

Narikala Church, Tbilisi

Georgia is a country that captures the imagination. Nestled between Europe and Asia, this fascinating destination offers an extraordinary mix of ancient history, dramatic landscapes, remarkable architecture, winter sports and warm hospitality.

During my travels through Georgia, I discovered a country with a rich cultural heritage and plenty of stories to tell.… Read the rest

Walking Kutaisi: Discovering Georgia’s Ancient City

Walking Kutaisi

Kutaisi is one of Georgia’s most historic cities, yet walking its streets reveals much more than its impressive past. Set beside the Rioni River in western Georgia, it is a city of grand monuments, faded architecture, lively markets and unexpected artistic touches.… Read the rest

Gelati Monastery, Georgia: History, Frescoes and UNESCO Heritage

Gelati Monastery UNESCO World Heritage Site near Kutaisi Georgia
Gelati Monastery

Just outside Kutaisi, in the green hills of western Georgia, lies one of the country’s most remarkable historic treasures. Gelati Monastery is far more than an impressive religious complex. It is a monument to Georgia’s medieval Golden Age, when kings, scholars, artists and theologians helped shape a flourishing cultural and intellectual centre.… Read the rest

Skiing Gudauri, Georgia: A Perfect Day on the Slopes

Soliko ski slopes in the Caucasus Mountains
Skiing Gudauri

We are all in love with skiing Gudauri this Valentine’s Day. The snow is deep, the sun is shining and the slopes are calling. I feel as though I am on top of the world.

After a hearty breakfast at The Loft, we set out together as a family.… Read the rest

Snow Much Fun: A Day Skiing in Gudauri, Georgia

Snow Much Fun

It is a perfect day on the slopes. There is around a metre of snow, the sun is shining and the lifts are running. We get ourselves geared up and head out, ready for another fantastic day skiing in Gudauri.… Read the rest

Arriving In Georgia: Dinosaurs, Georgian Food and the Road to Gudauri

Sataplia Caves

Arriving in Georgia in the middle of the morning, we are greeted by Sergo, our tour guide and transfer professional. We have a long drive ahead, travelling from Kutaisi to Gudauri in the Caucasus Mountains. However, the day is still young.… Read the rest

Khachapuri, Khinkhali and Calories

Fruit & cognac, anytime

Georgia is not a good place to be counting calories. Luckily as I begin my long weekend getaway in Tbilisi, I have no such illusions of a diet.  As I walk down the streets of the old town on my first night here, the restaurants and cafes are full.… Read the rest

Uplistsikhe Georgia: Exploring an Ancient Cave City

The 9th Century chapel at Uplistsikhe

Uplistsikhe, literally translated as the ‘Lord’s Fortress’, is one of Georgia’s most extraordinary historical sites. This ancient cave city, carved into the sandstone cliffs overlooking the Mtkvari River, sits just outside Gori, around 90 minutes’ drive from Tbilisi.… Read the rest

Mtskheta Georgia: Exploring Its Ancient Churches

The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Mtskheta: Georgia’s Ancient Capital and Spiritual Heart

My first destination this afternoon, after exploring some More of Tbilisi, is the Museum of Fine Arts. Unfortunately, it’s closed when I arrive. A little disappointing, but there is plenty more to see.… Read the rest

More Of Tbilisi: Churches, City Views and a Race Against the Rain

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Yesterday, my travel companion Diana and I escaped the city for a day exploring the Kakheti Region. Today, however, there is still plenty of Tbilisi left to discover before Diana’s flight home this afternoon.

We have a full day ahead, although our feet might have other ideas!… Read the rest