While France and Chile are classics when it comes to wine, expand your horizons in Georgia and you’ll know what all the buzz is about! WHY: October is Ghvinobistve (“month of winemaking”) in the republic of Georgia, where the wine heritage has been rooted in the soil for thousands of …
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UNWTO: Wine Tourism – a Growing Tourism Segment
The link between wine tourism and culture, history and lifestyle and the contribution of this segment to the development of the sector has been widely discussed during the 1st UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism held in the Kakheti region in Georgia. During two days (7-9 September) the event convened …
Read More »Shopping In Georgia: Facts
An eclectic culture laden with years of mesmerizing history and coupled with an expanding arts scene, is slowly helping Tbilisi in creating a unique experience of shopping in Georgia, Europe. The elegant shopping capital of Georgia, Tbilisi is making a name for itself with its ever-expanding array of shops in …
Read More »Georgia on my Mind: Wine Tourism’s Future in the “Cradle of Wine”
In a few days Sue and I will be jetting off to the Republic of Georgia for the first United Nations World Tourism Organization Global Conference on Wine Tourism. We have been trying to learn all we can about Georgia and its wine and wine tourism industries in preparation for …
Read More »Georgia’s New Caucasus Trail Will Link Black and Caspian Seas
Founders hope project will become one of the world’s great hikes, revealing the fascinating cultures and unexplored natural wonders of the Caucasus. ”Hiking the Caucasus for a few months would be incredible, like going across a continent in miniature. The spectacular terrain ranges from Georgia’s dense forest and glaciers to …
Read More »Georgia’s Most Visited Place is Prometheus Cave: 30 000 People in a Month
Prometheus cave is most visited place in Georgia, attracting 30 000 visitors in a month, Agency of protected ares of Georgia reported. Discovered in Imereti region in 1984, Prometheus Cave is one of Georgia’s natural wonders providing visitors with breathtaking examples of stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls, underground …
Read More »Are You Looking for Authentic Georgian Food in Tbilisi?
There is one thing you can always find while in Georgia – its unique and astonishing cuisine. Although amazing Georgian food is everywhere here, searching for the best experience can be a hustle. Here is our list of the best restaurants with local cuisine where you can taste the authentic …
Read More »Georgia and UNWTO to Host First Global Conference on Wine Tourism (+ Conference Program)
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with the Georgian National Tourism Administration will present the 1st UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism to be held in the Kakheti wine region of Georgia from 7-9 September. See the conference program below. The Conference will have a unique and dynamic format …
Read More »The Best Georgian Food and Wine
While this list isn’t exhaustive, below we have listed some of our favorite Georgian foods and wines. Soon we include other tasty Georgian dishes, as well as some of the best Georgian salads and cheeses. Until then, stay tuned and enjoy! Khachapuri It goes without saying that khachapuri is one …
Read More »Top Fancy Spa Destinations in Georgia
Everyone feels jet lagged and tired sometimes, or finds themselves completely lost in Georgian cuisine and wine. Here are some handpicked spa destinations where wellness professionals and sophisticated design elements will guarantee you pure relaxation and comfort. 1. Anne Semonin and the Radisson Blu Iveria – Tbilisi The Radisson Blu Iveria …
Read More »Photographing the Diverse Landscape of Georgia: Weather Channel
When photographer Elena Bogdanova travels, she rarely books a hotel. She prefers to pitch a tent in the wilderness or to stay with a local family or a friend in the area. During her trip to the picturesque country of Georgia, located in the intersection of Europe and Asia, Bogdanova …
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