After spending the afternoon riding cable cars and exploring Mtatsminda, we found ourselves with some unexpected time on our hands. Coincidentally, it was almost dinner time. So we did what we had slowly become comfortable doing in Tbilisi. We wandered. This time, it involved taking the train. Like locals, we boarded for a couple of… Continue reading

Not every memorable afternoon in Tbilisi involved historic landmarks or centuries of history. Sometimes, it was simply about finding a different view of the city. One afternoon, we made our way up Mtatsminda Mountain, curious to see what waited at the top beyond the famous TV Tower. To get there, we took another cable car… Continue reading

One of my favourite days in Georgia began with a drive out of Tbilisi and into the countryside. The city slowly gave way to quieter roads, cooler air, and rolling landscapes that felt very different from the streets we had been wandering over the previous few days. Our first stop was Jvari Monastery. Perched on… Continue reading

Every country seems to have that one dish you end up associating with the trip long after you’ve returned home. For Georgia, it was two. Khinkali and Ojakhuri. We were introduced to both on our very first evening in Tbilisi. After checking into our hotel and getting some much-needed rest, we asked for recommendations on… Continue reading