Welcome back. In this third and final part of this mini-series (previous parts here and here) we’re adding a water-infused twist of sublimity that will restore body and soul to full working order after the delicious arduity your Caucasian Challenge. Shift into a lower gear and into the effervescent world of spas in Georgia. We […]
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More Encores With a Difference in Georgia: Part One
Okay, this one may not be for all of you. After all, your ten-day Caucasian Challenge, a 4000-kilometre trek, complete with all manner of built-in challenges, should suffice to fully tease out your inner Badass Adventurer of the Wilderness. However, some of you may be harboring a side an order of magnitude up from this, […]
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Jason and the Argonauts in Georgia: the Golden Fleece of Kutaisi.
The city of Kutaisi is the second largest city of Georgia, only after the capital Tbilisi. However, its history goes back to ancient times where legends and reality get mixed: Kutaisi, capital of Colchis, was the land where Jason and the Argonauts arrived in their search for the legendary Golden Fleece.
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What Caucasians Ride On: Drinks from the Caucasus
When crossing the mighty countries of the Caucasus, it is important to stop from time to time and get to relax and drinking a cold beverage. Luckily, Caucasian countries have an amazing offer of traditional drinks that you should definitely try- but maybe not all at once.
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Sweet and Golden – Armenian Apricots
If you ever wanted to try a fruit that smells of the sun and is as sweet and tasty as it can get, then the Armenian apricot is made for you. Legend says that the apricot is the only fruit Noah brought from the Ark after the Great Flood. And still today the apricots grown […]
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The Legend of Tigranes the Great
Through Armenia’s long history, many kings have ruled the territory with better or worse results. However, Tigranes II, also known as Tigranes the Great, is the most remembered one. Supposedly he was the most powerful, wise and brave king the land ever had.
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Culinary Discoveries – Traditional Georgian Dishes
Georgian cuisine is an interesting, aromatic and rich mixture of influences from Europe and the Middle East, culinary traditions that travelers carried with them during their routes between the two continents, and the unique ancient Georgian cooking style. As a result, among traditional Georgian dishes we will find heavy meat dishes, vegetarian food, and a […]
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New Year’s Eve in the Caucasus
People celebrate New Year’s Eve all over the world. How they do it, and what exactly they celebrate – now that’s where it gets interesting. How do, say, people in the countries on the route of the Caucasian Challenge throw the old calendar away? This is what you would be doing if you were there […]
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Christmas in Armenia – Different and Yet Familiar
If you are a Westerner, who would like to have a taste of Caucasian Christmas traditions, we have great news for you: You don’t need to miss Christmas at home! Christianity is deeply rooted in old cultures in the Caucasus, but these don’t coincide with the red-and-white Coca-Cola Santa in the West. With some good […]
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Tips for Traveling the Caucasus
The Southern Caucasus is an area of cultural diversity, natural beauty, rich history, but also of political conflict and language barriers. Our basic tips for traveling the Caucasus can help you to prepare both practically and mentally for your visit to this almost forgotten region at the border between Europe and Asia. Which visas […]
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