Sighnaghi, a tiny town in Georgia’s eastern Kakheti region, is an attractive town perched high on a hilltop with sweeping views across the Alazani Valley laid out below. Known affectionately as Georgia’s City of Love, the restored 18th and 19th century architecture of the centre gives the town a relaxed, easy charm focused around its tourist attractions.… Read the rest
Bodbe St. Nino’s Convent
Bodbe Convent, the revered final resting place of St Nino, is set among tall cypresses. The convent (monastery) is located 2km south of Sighnaghi, a picturesque little town along a picturesque winding country road.… Read the rest
Kakheti Region
After having a bit of time to explore Tbilisi, my travel companion Diana and I are excited to be heading out of town for the day to explore the Kakheti Region. … Read the rest
Tbilisi, Georgia
I awake on my first morning in Tbilisi, Georgia excited at exploring all that my First Impressions promise. My travel companion, Diana, has arrived during the night and despite a restless sleep, I only doze a little before being ready to hit the town, so to speak.… Read the rest
First Impressions
There are many words to describe my first impressions of Tbilisi, yet none of them quite capture the vibe of the Old Town or just how excited I am to be here.
It’s still early and I have checked in to the Museum Hotel Orbeliani, dropped my bags and logged in to finalise a few last work emails before the long weekend really sets in. … Read the rest