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…
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…
Armenia Road Trip: Karabakh
NAGORNO-KARABAKH – the highly controversial town of AGDAM (essentially a ghost town with a post apocalyptic feel) at an abandoned mosque left to ruin. The 85th nation (or breakaway region/state) I’ve lived, worked, volunteered, studied, explored or simply backpacked around!…
Armenia Road Trip: Day 1 Geghard Monastery
Now off to explore the ancient monasteries and temples that litter the countryside of Armenia!! Tomorrow off to NAGORNO
Yerevan Cascade in Armenia
Already in love with YEREVAN ate ourselves in a food coma for several hours on great (the cheapest in the caucus) regional cuisine, wandered the parks and opera house, republic square. (Armenia – 83rd nation I’ve lived, worked, studied, explored…