Travel, life, loves and laughs.
I’m glad I did my research before visiting Tbilisi’s famous sulphur baths. The city’s name actually means ‘warm place’, a reference to the natural hot springs that helped give Tbilisi its name and, according to legend, its very existence.… Read the rest
Perched high above the Alazani Valley, Sighnaghi is one of Georgia’s most picturesque hilltop towns. Often affectionately known as the City of Love, this charming destination sits at the heart of the eastern Kakheti wine region, with sweeping views towards the distant Caucasus Mountains.… Read the rest
Set among towering cypress trees on a hillside above the Alazani Valley, Bodbe St Nino’s Convent is one of Georgia’s most beautiful and spiritually significant monasteries. Just a short drive from Sighnaghi in the Kakheti wine region, this peaceful sanctuary is the final resting place of St Nino, the woman credited with bringing Christianity to Georgia in the fourth century.… Read the rest
After spending a little time exploring Tbilisi, my travel companion Diana and I are excited to venture beyond the capital. Today, we’re heading east to explore the Kakheti Region, Georgia’s celebrated wine country.… Read the rest
I awake on my first morning in Tbilisi, Georgia, excited to explore everything my first impressions of the city have promised. My travel companion, Diana, has arrived during the night. Despite a rather restless sleep, I’m far too excited to spend much time in bed.… Read the rest
There are plenty of words to describe my first impressions of Tbilisi. Pretty, charming, atmospheric and beautiful all spring to mind. Yet none quite captures the energy of the Old Town, or just how excited I am to be here.… Read the rest