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Tbilisi Sulfur Baths Experience: History, Rituals, and Practical Tips

Hot Water, Hotter Stories: Inside Tbilisi’s Sulfur Baths Steam rises from the brick domes of Abanotubani long before you see the baths themselves. The sulfur scent is impossible to miss — sharp, eggy, strangely comforting once you surrender to it. Most tourists wander by, snap a photo, and head for the cable car. But if […]

Tsinandali: A Window into Georgian Nobility

Tsinandai Estate: Where Georgian Nobility Shaped Culture Tsinandali Estate is not just a landmark in Kakheti—it is a place where Georgia’s noble past still speaks. For over two centuries, it has carried the stories of the Chavchavadze family, blending cultural heritage, innovation, and tragedy into one powerful legacy. The House of the Chavchavadzes To step […]

Unity in Diversity: What Connects and Sets Apart Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia

The South Caucasus may be small on the map, but it is huge in character. Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia are neighbors, yet each has its own personality, culture, and rhythm. Visiting them is like meeting three friends: each unique, a little stubborn, but impossible not to love. Three Countries, Three Flavors Threads That Connect Them […]

Tskaltubo: What Remains When the Guests Are Gone?

Tskaltubo: What Remains When the Guests Are Gone? There’s a moment when you walk into a half-collapsed corridor in Tskaltubo, and everything just… pauses. The vines pushing through the windows, the dusty piano sitting in a grand hall with no roof, the silence—it’s not abandonment. It feels like the past is simply waiting. Tskaltubo, a […]

Weddings, Wine, and Dance: The Rhythms of Georgian Celebration

In Georgia, celebrating isn’t just something you do — it’s a full-on production, a marathon of joy, food, and wine that will have you wondering if you accidentally signed up for an Olympic event. Weddings here can last days (yes, days), and the party only ends when the last toast has been made, the last […]

Georgia’s Regions and Their Personalities: Imereti vs. Kakheti vs. Svaneti

If Georgia were a dinner party, each region would walk in with a different energy. One would bring wine, another a strong opinion, and one might show up late with a mountain goat and no phone signal. That’s Georgia — wildly diverse, proudly regional, and full of personality. Let’s meet three of the country’s most […]

Folk Costumes and Dances: Why Georgians Dance with Knives and Fire

On a stone stage in Mestia, two men face each other — blades flashing in their hands, moving with a precision that feels ancient. Sparks fly. The crowd falls silent. Then, a burst of music: fast, wild, impossible to follow. This is not a performance for tourists. This is Georgia dancing as it has for […]

From Pagan Roots to Orthodox Faith: A Brief Guide to Georgian Religion

For many travelers, Georgia’s ancient churches and cliffside monasteries are striking landmarks. But behind the stone walls and frescoes lies a rich spiritual journey — one that began long before Christianity and continues to shape Georgian identity to this day. 🌄 Before Christianity: A Land of Spirits and Sun Worship Long before the cross came […]