Georgian Chronicles
Stories from Sakartvelo
Journey through the land where legends come alive. Discover insider stories about Georgia's ancient traditions, hidden gems, and transformative experiences.
Stories - Page 7
Mountains6 min readTusheti: Georgia's Most Remote Mountain Region
Tusheti is reached only by the Abano Pass, an unpaved 4x4 road open roughly from June to early October. How to get there, Omalo, Dartlo, Shenako and Diklo, where to sleep, what to bring (cash), and how many days you need.
Itineraries6 min readGeorgia Itinerary 14 Days: The Whole Country by Car
Two weeks is enough to cross all of Georgia in one direction: Tbilisi, Kakheti, Kazbegi, Uplistsikhe, Vardzia, Kutaisi, Svaneti and Batumi. A realistic day-by-day route with drive times, a winter version and the mistakes to avoid.
Nature6 min readVashlovani National Park: Georgia's Semi-Desert by 4x4
Vashlovani is Georgia's semi-desert corner on the Azerbaijani border: badland canyons, mud volcanoes and a riverside forest, reached only by 4x4. Permits, season (April–May, October–November), where to sleep and who it suits.
Wine Tours5 min readRacha: Georgia's Quiet Mountain Wine Region
Racha is a mountain region north of Kutaisi, known for the carved 11th-century Nikortsminda cathedral, Shaori lake, the Oni synagogue and semi-sweet Khvanchkara wine. Go June–October; allow 2–3 days, as roads are slow and winding.
History6 min readJewish Heritage in Georgia: Synagogues, History and Where to Go
Georgian Jewish tradition traces the community back about 2,600 years. Where to see it today: the Great Synagogue and Baazov Museum in Tbilisi, Gaponov Street in Kutaisi, the synagogues of Akhaltsikhe and Oni, and Kulashi.
Mountains5 min readShatili and Mutso: Visiting Khevsureti
Shatili and Mutso are medieval fortress villages in Khevsureti, reached over the Datvisjvari pass by 4x4 from about July to September. Plan at least two days: the drive from Tbilisi takes 4–5 hours, and you sleep in simple guesthouses.
Travel Tips6 min readGeorgia Travel Tips: What to Know Before Your First Trip
Before a first trip to Georgia: most Western visitors need no visa, health insurance with at least 30,000 GEL cover is mandatory since 2026, cards work in cities but carry cash in villages, and churches expect covered shoulders and knees.
Nature5 min readBorjomi: Mineral Water, Park and What to Do
Borjomi is a forest spa town 160 km west of Tbilisi, known for its salty mineral water. Taste it at the spring in Central Park, walk to the open-air sulphur pools, hike in the national park, and see the Likani palace from outside.
- Day Trips6 min read
Armenia Day Trip from Tbilisi: Haghpat and Sanahin
A day trip from Tbilisi to northern Armenia takes about 11 hours: the Sadakhlo–Bagratashen border on foot, the Debed canyon, and the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, with Akhtala as an extra. Passports, visas, money and timings.