Exactly 4 months ago on the 18th of May I arrived in Georgia – little did I know I’d fall in love with the country, it’s people, history, traditions and meet so many incredible individuals during my time here! During…
Sukhumi, Abkhazia: Come for the View Stay for the Hospitality
Back in Sukhumi – Abkhazia! Hanging with some hilarious local Abkhazians, the hospitality in this region is some of the best I’ve encountered! Off to explore the national museum of Abkhazia, abandoned buildings, take a dip in the crustal clear…
Gagra Abkhazia, One of the most beautiful places in the Caucasus
Another day in paradise – Gagra ABKHAZIA! If you don’t know about Abkhazia I highly suggest reading up on this fascinating part of the Caucasus. More abandoned buildings, lush sub tropical forest, pristine beaches with translucent waters and unexplored nature…
Watch out Europe! I’m back again and moving to the UNITED KINGDOM!
So many people, online forums, UKVI website info, countless independent online advisors, unhelpful public servants I spoke to and confusing forms all indicated it couldn’t be done and applying as an Australian for a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme (2…
The Cave City of Vardzia in Georgia
Vardzia (Georgia) – just shy of the Armenian border lies a huge cave city that at its peak housed 2000 monks. This incredible cave city holds particular importance for Georgians as it was established by King Giorgi III in the…
The Rabati Castle of Akhaltsikhe!
The Rabati castle of Akhaltsikhe! On the way to Vardzia! Located in Southern Georgia just shy of the Armenian and Turkish borders! The site of the Khertvisi fortress here in Georgia dates back as far as the 4th or 5th…
Important Hiking Lessons Learned in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
An important lesson to take home. Remember this wise advice when hiking 4 kilometres at sunset into Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park to swim in thermal hot springs that are the origin of the most famous mineral water in Georgia. You must hike…
Stunning Views Atop Batumi Botanical Gardens
Stunning views atop Batumi botanical gardens with the Black Sea and Abkhazia in the distance! Georgia – what a country!! Georgia (Batumi Botanical Gardens) – one final shot for the day to top off our visit to what I…
Off we go! First stop – Batumi!
Out of Tbilisi with John Frehill to Batumi – Borjomi – Chiatura and Vardzia (plus a few little cities and towns in between) for the next few days! Crossing the centre of this stunning nation, haven’t passed through this region…
Stunning Sunsets Atop Uplistsikhe, The Oldest City in the Caucases
Enjoying a stunning sunset atop the oldest city in the Caucasus, the cave city of Uplistsikhe is over 2,500 years old and was 80,000-sq-meters before it was destroyed by the Mongols!! Brilliant last few days in the paradise of the…