Georgia

In brief: The southern route from Batumi to Tbilisi unexpectedly was one our most thrilling - and challenging - drives ever, with highlights like Vardzia along the way. The southern route back to Tbilisi from…

In brief: On the Black Sea coast of Georgia, we found the burgeoning city of Batumi still with its charming roots, and backcountry wetlands with memorable Georgian hospitality. We were delighted with our stay at…

In brief: You could happily wander the extensive Caucasus Range in Georgia for a long time, but the wondrous Kazbegi landscapes and monuments we saw satisfied us. The undiscovered country…so often people express astonishment at…

In brief: A bit of whimsy and a lot of reverence characterize two very different parks in the city. Mziuri Park We were about to explore Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains and the countryside west of Tbilisi.…

In brief: It’s gorgeous in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains, but the Svan Towers make this not just a pretty space. Clearly, it’s gorgeous in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains. These photos might give you an idea of how…

For 800 years, from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD, Mtskheta was the capital of Georgia, at the confluence of two rivers and key trading routes - less than an hour from…

Golden Colchis to the West The Colchians occupied western Georgia, from the Black Sea to the central plains. By several millennia BC, they thrived through craftsmanship in gold and other metals like bronze at the…

The National Museum is renowned for its collection of gold and other fine metallurgic examples of Georgian culture back 10,000 years, especially during the great Colchis and Kartli eras from 800 BC to the 4th…

It’s a very short ride – and often longer wait – to take the cable car from Europe Square to Narikala Fortress, the highest point overlooking Old Tbilisi. The ride offers views onto the city…