Category Archives: Caucasus

25 Incredible Places to Visit in Georgia (the Country)

One of the travel hotspots currently is the fantastic country of Georgia in the Caucasus.  A perk of traveling there is that the entire country is picturesque and has something to offer.  This is a guide of the best places to visit in Georgia (country), hand-picked by other travel bloggers and myself. This list is […]

Best Restaurants in Yerevan, Armenia – A Local’s Guide to Where to Eat

I’m just going to put it out there and say that Armenia doesn’t get enough credit for its cuisine.  When people are considering delicious food in the Caucasus, their minds drift to another country in the Caucasus, not Armenia.  But I beg to differ.  I have spent a considerable amount of time in the Caucasus […]

Eat, Pray, & Leave: Challenges of the Tourism Industry in Armenia

Things to do in Garni-14

We have always seen the potential of tourism in Armenia but nothing comes without its challenges. This is an opinion piece written by Abel Simonyan, teacher of Business Studies at the International Cambridge School in Yerevan. Please feel free to share your remarks in the comments. Thanks so much! It’s Easy, but Not That Easy […]

How to Cheaply Get From Tbilisi to Batumi (5 Best Options)

How to Cheaply Get From Tbilisi to Batumi (5 Best Options)

One of the most popular places to visit in Georgia is Batumi and it is truly one of the best additions to your itinerary when visiting the country in the Caucasus.  This post details 5 affordable ways to get from Tbilisi to Batumi (and back from Batumi to Tbilisi). We are not listing organized tours […]

Travel to Kazbegi, Georgia – I Hated It but You Will Love It

Cow in Kazbegi or Stepantsminda, Georgia

My trip to Kazbegi, Georgia had everything working against it from the start. Currently known as Stepantsminda but more often referred to as Kazbegi, this small town inhabiting around 2,000 residents is located in the northeast of Georgia in a region called Mtskheta-Mtianeti.  Travelers come from all over to witness the raw beauty of the […]

A Guide to Latin Dancing in Yerevan, Armenia (Where to Dance and More!)

Latin dancing in Yerevan

The city of Yerevan is plentiful with opportunities to have a good time and that includes for those that truly enjoy social dancing or are curious about it.  This is a guide to Latin dancing in Yerevan, Armenia and it includes where to do it, festivals, events, and where to escape for a long weekend […]