The Caucasus and Central Asia

30 Sep 2022

Easy Day Trips from Yerevan [Armenia]

Yerevan is a very good base for visiting Armenia so I took full advantage of its location.

28 Sep 2022

Discovering the Soviet Architecture of Yerevan [Armenia]

by florinamocanu | posted in: Armenia, The Caucasus and Central Asia | 0

Once I got to Yerevan I realized something new. I am from a former communist country and in Romania you will find plenty of socialist buildings. But in Yerevan, somehow, the soviet architecture is pretty?!?

25 Sep 2022

What to Do in One Day in Yerevan [Armenia]

by florinamocanu | posted in: Armenia, The Caucasus and Central Asia | 0

When I booked my train ticket from Tbilisi to Yerevan I was so excited. Going to Armenia has been on my bucket list for quite some time, but due to some increase in the conflict between Armenia and Azerbajan it … Continued

21 Sep 2022

What to Eat in Georgia [Georgia]

by florinamocanu | posted in: Georgia, The Caucasus and Central Asia | 0

Oh, Sakartvelo! I cannot believe how incredibly lucky I am to have visited you. And as never, I have eaten here more than I usually do when I travel. Listen! I like food, but for some reason, whenever I travel … Continued

19 Sep 2022

Ushguli – The Highest Village in Georgia [Georgia]

by florinamocanu | posted in: Georgia, The Caucasus and Central Asia | 0

And with a last effort, we made it to Ushguli. I have been dreaming to get here for several years and I couldn’t believe it that I actually made it. It felt a bit surreal.

16 Sep 2022

Roadtrip to Ushguli – Svaneti [Georgia]

by florinamocanu | posted in: Georgia, The Caucasus and Central Asia | 0

This was not planned but I had my mind changed. Before I got to Kutaisi I have convinced myself that I have to choose between going to Mestia or to Ushguli. But, as faith will have it, I learned that … Continued

14 Sep 2022

I Lost My Heart in Mestia [Georgia]

by florinamocanu | posted in: Georgia, The Caucasus and Central Asia | 0

And just like that – I reached Mestia and what followed was … how can I describe it?

11 Sep 2022

Roadtrip to Mestia – Svaneti [Georgia]

by florinamocanu | posted in: Georgia, The Caucasus and Central Asia | 0

The time has come to jump into a mini-van and go to Svaneti!!! Can you feel the excitement?!? Svaneti is one of the best regions to see in Georgia and it has been on my bucket list for years. And … Continued

8 Sep 2022

Introducing the Underated Kutaisi [Georgia]

by florinamocanu | posted in: Georgia, The Caucasus and Central Asia | 0

The second largest city in Georgia, Kutaisi is a great day trip from Tbilisi or the perfect starting point for the Svaneti region.

6 Sep 2022

Road Tripping to Kazbegi [Georgia]

by florinamocanu | posted in: Georgia, The Caucasus and Central Asia | 0

No matter how beautiful Tbilisi is, it comes without any surprise that I was really looking forward of leaving it behind and heading towards the mountains. And, there is no easier day trip from Tbilisi, than a road trip to … Continued

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