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 […]

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 […]