In brief: We feasted on two remarkable experiences to the east of the Lower Caucasian Mountains of Azerbaijan – the Candy Canes and the road from Quba to Xinaliq. In the first of two trips…
In brief: The bountiful Kakheti region is not just sloshing in wine, the major product now. It’s overflowing with secular and religious history as well. The last major region we aimed to see in the…
In brief: The southern route from Batumi to Tbilisi unexpectedly was one our most thrilling - and challenging - drives ever, with highlights like Vardzia along the way. The southern route back to Tbilisi from…
In brief: On the Black Sea coast of Georgia, we found the burgeoning city of Batumi still with its charming roots, and backcountry wetlands with memorable Georgian hospitality. We were delighted with our stay at…
In brief: Across Armenia, we found extraordinary beauty in the landscape. That reminded us to slow down, do less, and savor the splendor. In our other four posts about Armenia, we tried to show some…
As with many cultures, experiencing Armenia’s spirituality means going to high places. It’s the way we started and finished our visit to this wonderful country - by ascending to the mountain tops where World Heritage…
In brief: Yerevan museums underscore the richness of Armenian history, including quite a number of historical and art museums. Here are three of the best. Armenians are rightly proud of their history, especially the 3000…
In brief: We found Yerevan charming and inviting, packed with bustling parks and cafés. Perhaps its older style is hard to find, but its lifestyle is unbeatable. Kentron – Yerevan’s center, its heart. We were…
In brief: Armenians still mourn the 1915 genocide by Ottoman leaders of its Armenian population. Sadly, we’ve visited too many memorials of such evils around the world. “Who, after all, speaks of the annihilation of…
In brief: You could happily wander the extensive Caucasus Range in Georgia for a long time, but the wondrous Kazbegi landscapes and monuments we saw satisfied us. The undiscovered country…so often people express astonishment at…