I travelled to Tskaltubo, a former Soviet spa town, to hear the stories of Georgia’s Abkhazian refugees, who still reside inside ‘abandoned’ sanatoriums intended as temporary homes. “Hope is the last thing to die,” Lasha told me, standing in the...
From climbing Svan Towers and basking in mountain air, to baking Kudbari and drinking homemade Cha cha, here are the best things to do in Mestia, Georgia. “Winter,” said Lasha, our driver, with a matter-of-fact sigh that suggested he’d surrendered...
Read on to find out exactly how to cross the Turkish border and travel from Sarpi to Batumi, Georgia! And don’t worry, travelling from Turkey to Georgia is easy! As far as international border crossings go, Sarpi is a strange one. The Georgians have...
Is Georgia a country? Is Georgia in the Caucasus? How many breakaway territories are there in Georgia? Here’s everything you need to know about Georgia and its geopolitics before you travel! Mention ‘Georgia’ and it’s not uncommon for people to...
Is Abkhazia a country? Is Abkhazia in Georgia? Do any countries recognise Abkhazia as an independent nation? Here’s everything you need to know. Navigating the labyrinth of geopolitics in the Caucasus region can often leave even the most astute observers...
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