Laurent Le Brun

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.

Tried s...

October 21 - Unexpected Encounters in Baku

After discussing with the locals in Baku, I canceled my plan to go to Ganja, and I found myself with an extra day in Baku. Waking up to a message from Tim, we realized we both intended to head to Sheki the next day. We'll have to synchronize our plans.

I...