the Travel Enthusiast
- 19 Janevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
5 traveler gems in Georgia, Caucasus
Like its fellow Caucasian countries, Georgia is not the best known travel destination in the Easternmost reaches of Europe, and like its neighbors it is also wonderfully undiscovered by tourists.
Political tensions after the fall of the Soviet Union have kept most travelers away from Georgia for decades, but now there’s nothing to stop curious travelers from exploring every nook and corner of this country rich in history and culture.
Georgia’s incredible mountain scenery, and its towns and cities dotted with old buildings and narrow stairways will make sure that this small country in the Caucasus will get the attention it deserves in the future. If you’re up for an adventure, visit a few of the 5 traveler gems in Georgia, Caucasus. …
- 25 Apr
Amazing travel destinations in the Caucasus region
Lots of tourists visit Eastern Europe, and lots of tourists visit Asia, but what about the piece of land between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that connects the two continents? In geography classes, the Caucasus Mountains are usually talked about as a natural border between the two continents, and the surrounding region, called simply the Caucasus, doesn’t get mentioned that much.
The Caucasus comprises several Russian federal subjects, as well as Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. These countries and Russian republics don’t get nearly as much credit as they should, so here are some amazing travel destinations in the Caucasus region. …