Driving the Zekari Pass: Guide to the New Baghdati-Abastumani Road (2026)
The Zekari Pass – not to be confused with the Zagari Pass in Svaneti – is a high mountain road…
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Introducing The Georgia Map: 1,000+ Places to See, Eat, Hike & Explore
If you have read one of my Georgia guides here on the blog before, then chances are you’ve also used…
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21 Things to Do in Mestia, the Gateway to Svaneti
Your complete guide to visiting Mestia, from tower museums and local restaurants to the best day hikes. With its cobbled…
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15 Things to Do in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia’s Castle City in the South
Everything you need to know before you visit Akhaltsikhe – including the best things to do in Akhaltsikhe beyond Rabati…
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Vardzia Cave Monastery: A Complete Visitor’s Guide for 2026
Everything you need to plan a visit to Vardzia, Georgia’s oldest and most impressive cave city. Along with Uplistsikhe and…
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Tbilisi to Baku Train 2026 Relaunch: What We Know So Far (Times, Tickets & Borders)
A complete guide to travelling overland between Georgia and Azerbaijan with the newly relaunched Tbilisi to Baku train. Once a…
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15 Special Things to Do in Georgia in Summer
The best things to do in Georgia in summer, from mountain hikes and highland festivals to wild swimming, stargazing, and…
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13 Things to Do in Mtskheta: Sacred Sites & Secret Spots
An atypical guide to Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital – including the classic sights, and places most day trippers miss. One…
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How to Visit the Kaspi Burial Tombs, Georgia’s Mysterious Rock-Cut Necropolis
I travel through central Georgia’s Shida Kartli region almost every month on the train between Tbilisi and Kutaisi. If you’ve…
