Author: Jenia Ustinova
20 June 2014 – Mazeri, Georgia
A nature walk around the prettiest place in all of Georgia — the high Caucasus mountains of Mestia. We are outside of the small village of Mazeri where we spent blissful three days.
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19 June 2014 – Zugdidi, Georgia
Zugdidi is not among the most touristed destinations in Georgia, but if you have the time, we recommend at least half a day. We visited the Dadiani estate, which was a fascinating peak into life of Georgian nobility when the country was part of Russian empire. Aside from beautiful interior, the castle houses one of Napoleon […]
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18 June 2014 – Gonio, Georgia
Another day by the sea — this time at Gonio beach, maybe 20 minutes outside of Batumi by bus. The beach is very clean, if still pebbly. The sea is beautiful. There is also fascinating ruins of a Roman fortress, turn Greek settlement, turn Georgian settlement, turn Turkish garrison. Or some such. Pretty neat stuff, highly […]
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17 June 2014 – Batumi, Georgia
Try #2 for Adjar Khachapuri — this time in proper region of Adjara, Georgia. If you want to taste a proper adjarian khachapuri then look no further than Retro cafe in Batumi — locals confirm its the real deal. This one was definitely as tasty as the first one, if not more. However, if only […]
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16 June 2014 – Batumi, Georgia
We’ve made it to the Black Sea coast and Georgia’s most famous resort town of Batumi. A look at the pebble beach, and first impressions.
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15 June 2014 – Tbilisi, Georgia
First try of Adjar Khatchapuri — the pride and joy of Georgia’s national cuisine: a cheesy pie with cheese and egg and butter. Welcome, heart attack – nice to meet you. Location: Turtle Lake, Tbilisi.
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14 June 2014 – Tbilisi, Georgia
A peak at cafe sitting in Tbilisi. Our favorite spot was Book Corner Cafe off the leafy Rustaveli Ave. Lovely homemade wine, wifi, and perfect ambiance to get some work done and skype with home.
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13 June 2014 – Tbilisi, Georgia
After our adventures in the high mountains of Tusheti and lovely wine country of Khakhetia, it was high time for us to take advantage of the famous Tbilisi sulphur baths. We booked our own private room with a hot pool for an hour — here is a little preview of how it all went down.
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12 June 2014 – En route to Signagi, Georgia
A short stop at the very holy Alaverdi Monastery, dating back to the 6th century. Rahter beautiful and peaceful, the monastery also features a wine cellar — common for religious buildings all across Georgia. The country is known to have invented wine making after all.
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11 June 2014 – Tusheti, Georgia
Climbing defense towers around upper Omalo, Tusheti – fun even in the rain. Earlier in the day we visited picturesque village of Dartlo, at the time it was nice and sunny, or at least not rainy. Regardless, another day of adventure in the wilds of Tushseti.
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10 June 2014 – Tusheti, Georgia
You know — just chopping some wood in the mountains. Best form of exercise and relaxation. ) Featured here on the grounds of our lovely Tusheti guesthouse – Mirgvela, set on top of a hill about 3 kilometers away from the large village of Omalo (where most visitors stay).
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9 June 2014 – Tusheti, Georgia
First Tusheti hike turned out pretty ambitious. We walked most of the day, exploring some tiny village which boasted a population of 3 inhabitants and ten times as many houses. We also came across plenty of hungry sheepdogs vociferously guarding their charges, as well as, masked horsemen. We later learned that Caucasus tradition of stealing […]
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