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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From Baku to Tbilisi by Land

From Baku to Tbilisi by Land

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...

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The Journey Begins in Azerbaijan

The Journey Begins in Azerbaijan

The adventure began on October 17th, as I had my flight to Baku, Azerbaijan.

Arrival

My Lufthansa ticket was a combined ticket, with first a train from Munich to Frankfurt, then a direct flight to Baku.

In theory, I would receive the train ticket when I do the online check in. However, the onl...

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