What to do in Ochamchire, a Black Sea resort which has far from recovered following the brutal Abkhazian-Georgian conflict of the early nineties.
Georgia Blog Posts
Vinie Street Art in Kutaisi, Georgia
If you visit Georgia’s second city, Kutaisi, don’t miss this vibrant street art by the French artist known as Vinie – definitely the best mural in Kutaisi.
How to visit the Chronicle of Georgia independently – Things to do in Tbilisi
Georgia’s ‘Stonehenge’, the Chronicle of Georgia monument is one of Tbilisi’s most less-visited sights. Find out how to get there by public transport.
Comprehensive six-week Georgia and Armenia itinerary
A suggested Georgia and Armenia itinerary for independent travellers and backpackers to the Caucasus region including off the beaten path destinations.
Where to break the journey between Gyumri in Armenia and Borjomi in Georgia
A guide on where to stop between Gyumri in Armenia and Borjomi in Georgia, via the Bavra – Ninotsminda border crossing stopping in Vardzia and Akhaltsikhe.
Where to break the journey between Tbilisi and Yerevan
Most travellers travel directly between Georgia and Armenia’s capitals. Here are some suggestions on where to break the journey between Tbilisi and Yerevan.
Abandoned Abkhazia: Eshera Sports Complex
Eshera Sports Complex, the former Central Olympic Base of the USSR, now lies abanonded on the outskirts of Sukhumi but it’s a good spot for Urbexers.
What we got up to in the Baltic States and the Caucasus
Alternative things to see on our Baltic States and the Caucasus trip included street art, abandoned places, Soviet-era architecture, mosaics and monuments.
Our Worst Experience in a Decade of Travel: Getting Robbed in Abkhazia
Our experience of being robbed in Abkhazia: what happened when we got mugged in Tkvarcheli, and our thoughts on how safe is is to travel to Abkhazia.
What to do in Batumi on Georgia’s Black Sea Coast
Batumi, Georgia’s second city and go-to place for sun and R&R on the Black Sea, took us by surprise when we arrived after a two-month trip across Turkey.
Travel Shot | Ali and Nino in Batumi | Georgia
On the seafront in Batumi, Ali and Nino are 8-metre tall moving statues that merge for a short embrace before moving poignantly away from each other.
Travel Shot | Ushguli Village in Upper Svaneti, Georgia
Landlocked, in the heart of the Georgian province of Svaneti, picturesque Ushguli village is truly stunning and a highlight of travelling in the Caucasus.