May 15, 2014
We reached Tbilisi in the evening by marshrutka from Kakheti. The bus station is 5 minutes away from subway, so we went to the railway station to buy tickets to Erevan for the next day, and then to the hostel. We booked it in advance on booking, here, its name is ‘Tbilisi Budget Inn”. Never, never go there!
May 4, 2014
Kakheti is one of the most visited regions of Georgia, at the same time, it is still pleasant and not too spoilt by tourists. Kakheti is so popular because of its fertile lands where excellent grapes are grown, as well as wineries, food, and Orthodox churches scattered around the region.
April 23, 2014
Free tours – is it possible? “Yes, it is,” an optimist will say. “Almost,” grumbles pessimist. In fact, both are right.
April 22, 2014
We reached Sheki, the town in the north of Azerbaijan, by the night train from Baku (more about Baku and the train here), which was one hour late. It arrived at a small station more than ten kilometers from Shaki, and the only option to get to the town was a taxi. We shared a ride with a local. First…
April 14, 2014
Such signs are everywhere, especially in a new country. They astonish you or make you smile, even when you are tired or cold. Very often seeing such a sign one would think: why is it here, will anyone even consider doing what this sign prohibits. Many signs characterize local lifestyle, and are distinctive and unique, being used in one country…
April 2, 2014
This time we came to the US for two months at the beginning of March. It was so cold that we almost did not travel and concentrated on studies. We undertook our first trip only in the middle of March, and went to Hocking Hills – a state park an hour and a half away from Columbus.