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 about Batumi
Nature6 min readBatumi Raptor Migration: Birdwatching in Georgia in Autumn
About a million birds of prey pass Batumi every autumn, funnelled between the mountains and the Black Sea. When to go for honey buzzards, steppe buzzards and eagles, where the Sakhalvasho and Shuamta watchpoints are, and spring birding in Kazbegi.
Itineraries4 min readGeorgia Itinerary 10 Days: Mountains, Wine and the Black Sea
Ten days lets you cross Georgia from Tbilisi to the Black Sea: Kazbegi, Kakheti, Uplistsikhe, Vardzia, Kutaisi and Batumi. A realistic day-by-day route with drive times, a Svaneti version for summer, and the mistakes that make 10-day routes exhausting.
Batumi4 min readBatumi and the Black Sea Coast: A Practical Guide
Batumi is Georgia's main Black Sea city, 5–6 hours from Tbilisi. What to see on the seafront and in the old town, the Botanical Garden, Gonio fortress, the hills of mountain Adjara, the beaches, when to go and how to get there.