Road to Ushguli – Republic of Georgia
The rain was still forecast at 90% all day, so our guide Sofie switched the agenda to allow us to try for a shorter, less difficult hike today, and the […]
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Towards the Russian Border – Republic of Georgia
Ananuri Fortress We left the wine region of Georgia, heading northeast up into the mountains that border the Russian Federation. It was a long drive but a beautiful one, with […]
Markets, Churches, & Wine – Republic of Georgia
TELAVI LOCAL AGRICULTURE MARKET Meqvevre Kbilashvilis Marani This fourth generation family business produces the handmade clay pots used for making traditional Georgia wine. Starting at the bottom, a point is molded […]
Sighnaghi & The Wine Region – Republic of Georgia
We left Tbilisi Monday morning in the comfortable air conditioned van đź‘Ť, heading northeast from our hotel to Sighnaghi, a town of about 900 people in Georgia’s easternmost region. Although […]
Tbilisi – Day 2 / Republic of Georgia
I’m not sure if it was the lagging weariness from travel, the dip in the hot sulfur baths, the afternoon beers at the local outdoor restaurant, or the superb, relaxed […]
Tbilisi / Republic of Georgia
Getting There With only a short delay leaving Denver, and after an 8-hour calm and uneventful flight (that’s a good thing!), we landed in Munich, Germany. Our flight to Tbilisi, […]
On the Road Again / Republic of Georgia
Trip Overview Based in Boulder, Colorado our informal travel group of 6 friends have been laying low during the past 18 months, so we are looking forward to what promises […]
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