Travel in Georgia Blog
Last Updated: November 2, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, Samtskhe-JavakhetiTags: Vardzia14 min readVanis 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.
Mtskheta is Georgia’s ancient capital and spiritual heart, home to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari and Samtavro. This local guide covers its history, hidden monasteries, restaurants, transport, accommodation and the best ways to visit from Tbilisi.
Plan a memorable stay in Stepantsminda, the mountain town commonly known as Kazbegi. Discover Gergeti Trinity Church, Juta, Truso Valley and Gveleti, with practical advice on transport, hiking, accommodation and the best time to visit.
- Last Updated: October 19, 2026Categories: Kakheti, National parks of Georgia, Trekking in Georgia16.2 min read
Tusheti is Georgia’s most remote mountain region, reached seasonally by 4×4 over the Abano Pass. This practical 2026 guide covers Omalo, Dartlo and other villages, trekking and horse riding, current transport costs, accommodation, local customs and essential safety advice.
Vashlovani National Park reveals Georgia’s wild eastern frontier, where semi-desert badlands, mud volcanoes and fossil-rich canyons provide habitat for rare Caucasian leopards and birds of prey. Learn when to visit, how to reach the park by 4×4, what permits and fees apply, and which landscapes and wildlife to look for.
Lamproba is a remarkable Svan winter festival in which families carry birch-bark torches to ancestral graves and gather for prayers, songs and feasting. Learn about its traditions, cultural meaning and practical considerations for experiencing it respectfully in Svaneti.
Discover Georgia’s national parks, nature reserves, caves and canyons, from the forests of Borjomi-Kharagauli to the remote landscapes of Tusheti and Vashlovani. This complete guide covers the best trails, wildlife, access, permits, seasonal conditions and current visitor fees to help you plan your trip.
- Last Updated: October 18, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, Samtskhe-JavakhetiTags: Churches of Georgia7.8 min read
Just a few kilometres from Vardzia, Upper Vardzia preserves an earlier 9th–11th-century Dormition Church with carved stone details, traces of frescoes and an active convent.
Khinkali are Georgia’s famous broth-filled dumplings, shaped by the flavours and traditions of the country’s mountain regions. This guide explains the main varieties, the correct way to eat khinkali and where to find the best examples in Tbilisi and across Georgia.
- Last Updated: October 18, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, KartliTags: Churches of Georgia, Kvemo Kartli6.9 min read
Dmanisi Sioni is the main medieval church of the ancient city of Dmanisi in southern Georgia. Known for its austere stone architecture, richly carved 13th-century porch, surviving fresco fragments, and setting within one of Georgia’s most important archaeological sites, it combines medieval history with extraordinary cultural significance.
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.
Discover Georgia through its regional kitchens, from Kakheti’s wine and grilled meat to Megrelian cheese dishes, Adjarian khachapuri and mountain dumplings.
