Vanis Kvabebi: Georgia’s Older Cave Monastery near Vardzia
Vanis Kvabebi is an 8th-century cave monastery 3.5 km from Vardzia in southern Georgia. Current access status, history, how to get there and tours.
Georgian Railways: A Traveller’s Guide to Trains in Georgia (2026–27)
Navigate train travel in Georgia with this comprehensive guide for 2026–27. Discover updated routes and faster travel times, including the four-hour Tbilisi–Batumi Stadler express, international sleepers to Yerevan and Baku, and the return of the historic Borjomi–Bakuriani Kukushka line. Learn how to buy tickets, navigate schedules, and plan your journey across the Caucasus.
Georgian Cuisine: A Region-by-Region Guide to What to Eat
Discover Georgia through its regional kitchens, from Kakheti’s wine and grilled meat to Megrelian cheese dishes, Adjarian khachapuri and mountain dumplings.
Georgian Church Architecture Explained: From Early Basilicas to Medieval Domes
Explore the rich history and evolution of Georgian church architecture with this comprehensive guide. From early fifth-century basilicas like Bolnisi Sioni to the majestic, cross-domed cathedrals of the Golden Age such as Gelati, learn to identify key architectural styles, distinctive tall domes, intricate stone carvings, and vibrant medieval frescoes across Georgia's iconic Christian monuments.
Georgian Church Etiquette: What Visitors Should Know Before Entering
What to wear, when to put the camera away, how to light a candle and what changes in a monastery: a practical guide to visiting Georgia's churches respectfully.
How a Qvevri Is Made: The Craft Behind Georgia’s 8,000-Year Wine Tradition
A Georgian qvevri takes weeks or months to build before it ever holds wine. How master potters turn local clay into enormous vessels through hand-building, drying, firing, beeswax and burial in the cellar.
Georgian Polyphonic Singing: The Music Georgia Sent Into Space
Georgia's polyphonic singing sounds radically different from region to region. Discover Chakrulo, Gurian krimanchuli, Svan singing and the story of the Georgian song NASA sent into space.
Why Georgia Has Stone Towers: Svaneti, Khevsureti and Tusheti Explained
Explore the distinct stone tower traditions of Georgia's Greater Caucasus regions: Svaneti, Khevsureti, and Tusheti. While often grouped together, each region built unique defenses shaped by terrain, local threats, and social structure. Discover how individual household towers in Svaneti, fortified village blocks in Khevsureti, and pastoral lookout towers in Tusheti protected these mountain communities.
Georgian Tea: From Soviet Giant to Artisan Revival
Georgia was once one of the Soviet Union's great tea-producing centres. Discover how tea arrived in western Georgia, why the industry collapsed and how small producers are bringing Georgian tea back.
The Georgian Supra: Tamada, Toasts and Table Etiquette Explained
Discover how a traditional Georgian supra really works—from the role of the tamada and the meaning of alaverdi to toast traditions, wine and the etiquette every guest should know.
