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The Decaying Pleasure Piers Of Sukhumi

The Decaying Pleasure Piers Of Sukhumi

by Richard Collett | Sep 17, 2016 | ABANDONED PLACES, Abkhazia

The Sukhumi Piers are a decaying reminder of Abkhazia’s former glory. I want to show you the crumbling pleasure piers of Sukhumi, on the promenade of Abkhazia’s fragmented yet intriguingly alluring capital. This seaside city was once a thriving...
Novy Afon: A Very Soviet Holiday

Novy Afon: A Very Soviet Holiday

by Richard Collett | Aug 30, 2016 | Abkhazia, FROM THE ROAD

I was unceremoniously dumped off the bus by the harsh Abkhazian bus conductor on the edge of Novy Afon. He didn’t take too kindly to my severe lack of Russian language skills- the lingua franca of the region- when I asked if this was the stop....
Photos From The Road: Tbilisi Living!

Photos From The Road: Tbilisi Living!

by Richard Collett | Aug 18, 2016 | Georgia, PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD

This is pure Tbilisi travel inspiration! Ahh, Tbilisi! These photos will give you all the reason you need to pack up your bags and travel to the Georgian capital! I spent a month living in the city, and I’ll be honest, like many travellers that arrive in the...
Abkhazia’s Space Monkey Concentration Camp

Abkhazia’s Space Monkey Concentration Camp

by Richard Collett | Aug 16, 2016 | ABANDONED PLACES, Abkhazia

The sound of despair rose to a shrieking and terrifying crescendo as I climbed the steps towards Abkahazia’s ‘Institute of Experimental Pathology and Therapy’. This was supposed to be a monkey sanctuary, but as I got closer, all I could hear was...
How To Get An Azerbaijan Visa In Tbilisi!

How To Get An Azerbaijan Visa In Tbilisi!

by Richard Collett | Aug 11, 2016 | Azerbaijan, SURVIVAL GUIDES

This Survival guide will explain exactly how to get an Azerbaijan visa in Tbilisi, Georgia! Azerbaijan, the land of fire and oil! It’s an unmissable addition to any trip to the Caucasus’, and if you’re in Georgia, then you can easily pick yourself up...
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