A Turkish Twist and Another Day in Tbilisi

A Turkish Twist and Another Day in Tbilisi

November 12

After two weeks in Georgia, it was time to head to Turkey. Batumi was only 20 kilometers away from the Turkish border, so I decided to walk there. The first part of the route was less pleasant than I imagined; the road seemed more intended for trucks than pedestrians. However, there we...

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From Zugdidi to Batumi

From Zugdidi to Batumi

November 9 - Zugdidi

In the afternoon, I caught a bus from Kutaisi to Zugdidi for a reason that went back two weeks. My friend Julien had informed me that his former roommate, Matthieu, was in Georgia and connected us. Matthieu is a teacher who took a sabbatical year and had been in Georgia for tw...

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A Couple of Days around Kutaisi

A Couple of Days around Kutaisi

November 6

I arrived in Kutaisi in the late afternoon. I took a stroll through the market, but it was closing down. By 7:00 PM, I found my way back to the hostel.

The hostel is cozy, with just one dorm for eight people (plus two private rooms). I chatted with fellow travelers, and soon we made d...

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A Few More Days in Tbilisi

A Few More Days in Tbilisi

November 3

Hitchhiking Adventures

After a few days in Armenia, my aim was to return to Georgia. I'd already made the journey in one direction, so I knew where the bus stops were, making the return trip straightforward. Perhaps even too simple. I had to find something else.

Several people menti...

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A Journey Through Armenia

A Journey Through Armenia

October 29 - From Tbilisi to Yerevan

The trip from Tbilisi to Yerevan wasn’t the simplest. It's always a bit confusing to find information about transport in the Caucasus. I found the address online to catch a marshrutka to Yerevan and got there early, a good thing considering the early departure....

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Kazbegi - A Getaway in the Mountain

Kazbegi - A Getaway in the Mountain

October 24 - Churchkhela, Sulfur Baths, and Wine Bar in Tbilisi

Took a stroll around Tbilisi. Anna, an Azerbaijani living in Oslo, showed me around. We hiked up a hill for the view, then roamed the city.

Tbilisi is a stunning city filled with contrasts. It’s lovely to wander around. PXL_20231024_091348698

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Tried s...

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