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

During our stay in Tbilisi, we spent a lot of time simply wandering. Of course, there were landmarks we wanted to see. Liberty Square.The Clock Tower.The Bridge of Peace. But looking back, I don’t think it was the attractions themselves that stayed with me. It was everything in between. By then, we had settled into… Continue reading

One of the first things we noticed when we arrived in Georgia wasn’t a landmark or a famous attraction. It was the dogs. The moment we stepped out of the airport, we started spotting them. Lying by the roadside.Walking along pavements. After spending several days in Istanbul surrounded by cats, I remember joking to my… Continue reading

After settling into Tbilisi the day before, it was finally time for our first proper day of exploration. And naturally, our first stop was the Mother of Georgia. Not because we had carefully planned it. But because she was practically right behind our hotel. Every time we stepped outside, we could see the statue watching… Continue reading