The Georgian Alphabet
The Georgian alphabet is unique in the world: it is used only to write Georgian (and, occasionally, some minority languages of Georgia). To be precise, there are three Georgian alphabets: asomtavruli (ასომთავრული), nuskhuri (ნუსხური) and mkhedruli (მხედრული). The script used today (and on this website) is […]
Qvevri
Georgians have always claimed that they were the first wine-making country in the world. Now they have scientific proof. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) journal published an article stating that scholars have found the earliest evidence of wine residue in 8,000-year-old pottery fragments. Now […]
Mountain Villages in Georgia
While cities like Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Batumi are the primary destination of any traveler, to feel the true Georgian spirit, it’s advised to visit some of its remote villages and small towns. Here’s the list of the most interesting and impressive villages you shouldn’t miss on […]
Waterfalls in Georgia
Admire waterfalls in Tsalka The Dashbashi canyons, located in Tsalka, are some of the most beautiful natural landmarks in the country. The emerald green waterfall that runs throughout the year is a beautiful sight to see, no matter the time of year. Springs and summers here […]
National Parks in Georgia
Georgia is home to many national parks, some of which date back to 1912. Those protected areas make up to 7% of Georgia’s territory, and about 75% of them are covered with forests. Currently, Georgian Protected Areas include a vast and diverse collection of nature reserves, […]
Stunning Lakes in Georgia
Besides high mountain ranges and thick forests, Georgia is home to some gorgeous and breathtaking lakes. Some lie in the lowlands of the country and some in the top mountain regions. Several are so high up in the mountains that visitors would need to hike for […]
The North Face & Ushba
Late season 2017. Samuel Anthamatten, Markus Eder, & Leo Slemett head to Svaneti Georgia to hopefully climb Ushba and make a first descent on skis. This mystical 4710m mountain in the Caucasus Mountains is very remote and must be accessed on foot. Before the ascent the […]
