Borjomi and Akhaltsikhe trip

17 September, 2021 | Living in Georgia | 12 seen

A quick day trip (with an overnight stay) to Borjomi and Akhaltsikhe in beautiful Georgia

In this drone video footage - Saint George Church and Monastery (sometimes referred just as that lovely women monastery up there somewhere in Borjomi), Atskuri fortress, the gem of Samtskhe Javakheti region - Safara monastery; and of course Rabati complex (there is a nice hotel actually located inside the complex).

Music by Scott Holmes - Epic Cinematic!

Taken September 25 and 26, 2020 with DJI Mavic Mini.

Kinchkha Waterfall in Georgia

16 September, 2021 | Tourism objects | 29 seen

Kinchkha Waterfall is located in Georgia near the village of Kinchkha, some 300km away or 4h 30m drive from Tbilisi / or about 55km 1h20m drive from Kutaisi.

The waterfall is located in the river gorge of Okatse (Satsikvilo) at 843 meters above sea level. 

We first visited Kinchkha waterfall at the start of September 2021, despite I had heard about this magnificent place many many times before. 

The waterfall is clearly visible from the roadside, but if you want actually get down to it, there is a visitor's center and the entry price was about GEL 18 per adult (foreigners) in 2021

Kinchkha Waterfall has three steps in the chalkstone slopes: the upper step with 25m height drop, the main waterfall with 70 meter height drop and the third one with 20 meters high drop, which has an additional water supply from the small streams.

The main waterfall created huge siphons in a flatland. It is possible to visit Kinchka waterfall and nearby Lomina waterfall by marked trails, however typical tourist infrastructure is not arranged.

Wooden church near Paravani Lake / Phoka monastery

14 September, 2021 | Churches and Monasteries | 24 seen

Poka St.Nino Nunnery - is located at the shore of Paravani lake, Ninotsminda Municipality, South Georgia.

The Little Wooden church is located bit outside the Poka village, on the left side on Tbilisi - Kojori - Tsalka - Ninotsminda road. That' s how we actually found this place. We were heading from Ninotsminda and wanted to make a stop at the famous Phoka nunnery, but at first found this lovely woodend church near the Paravani lake. Just later we learned that the nunnery is actually located inside the village (some 500 meters back on the road), while there is still a men monastery located close to the wooden church (some 200 meters)

The establishment of the monastery is connected to the St. Nino, who preached Christianity in Georgia. St. Nino entered Georgia from Javakheti and had a rest at Paravani lake. She stayed at the lake for two days. She had a vision here: a mans bright face aapeared to her and gave her a special marked letter and ordered her to go to Mtskheta and to give the letter to the king. After she awake, she prayed to the Holly Mary and continued her way to Mtskheta. She converted King Mirian and Queen Nanan to Christianity and soon…

Top 3 Best Selling laptops with AMD Ryzen 7 Processor

13 September, 2021 | Laptop Reviews | 6 seen

Although not as popular as Intel, AMD is a reliable and good-performing processor.

In this article, I've listed the top 3 best selling laptops on Amazon with AMD Ryzen 7 powered processor

Top 4 Best Selling laptops withAMD Ryzen 5 Processor

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon.com, by clicking on links on this page and by making a purchase on the Amazon site, I might earn an affiliate income from that. Prices for laptop computers listed on this page are retrieved using Amazon Product Advertising API and is updated daily. For actual prices please refer to the product page on Amazon.

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Kutaisi Trip / Tskaltubo, Okatste canyon, Kinchkha waterfall, Martvili

10 September, 2021 | Living in Georgia | 29 seen

UFO-shaped but abandoned spa sanatoriums, hot pools near stalactite caves, waterfalls, and canyons.

Rivers and great cuisine. shortly put another great weekend has been recorded. Tskaltubo, Okatse, Martvili, Kutaisi and more. 

Martvili Canyon

9 September, 2021 | Tourism objects | 23 seen

Martvili Canyon is a picturesque landmark of water and rocks, located some 50km west of Kutaisi, Georgia.

It is located 5 km from the town of Martvili, and 2 km from the village of Gachedili (which gave the canyon its other name, Gachedili Canyon). 

We first visited Martvii Canyon at the start of September 2021 during a weekend trip around this part of Georgia.

The entrance fee per adult as about GEL 18 (for foreigners). At Martvili canyon a boat trip is possible, but during our time here boats were out of service. 

700 meters circular hiking trail starts from the visitors' centre and passes through Dadiani's historic walkway.

There are 2 bridges, 3 viewing platforms, and 30-step historic staircase that is built from limestone staircase.

The canyon was formed by the waters of the Abasha (Abashi) River. It is 2.4 km long, and the height of the canyon walls reaches 40 m in some places.

Naukšēni Manor

8 September, 2021 | Tourism objects | 24 seen

Naukšēni Manor is a two-story manor house located in the Naukšēni Municipality, Naukšēni Parish, in the historical region of Vidzeme, northern Latvia.

We discovered this manor by a chance by traveling Valka - Rūjiena road in the mid July 2021

Built in 1820, it was renovated in 1843 by Friedrich Gottlieb Gläser in Empire style according to the drafts made by its landlord Heinrich Wilhelm von Groth. Additional modifications were made at the end of the 19th century and again in 1938. Between 1920 and 1957 the building functioned as a children's home. It now houses the Naukšēni local history museum.

Phoka Nunnery in Georgia

7 September, 2021 | Churches and Monasteries | 36 seen

Phoka – a village in Georgia, In the municipality of Ninotsminda, Samtskhe-Javakheti region, on the shores of Lake Paravani, with an altitude of 2080 meters above sea level.

Distance to Ninotsminda – 28 Km, to Tbilisi – 128 Km.

There are a public school and St. Nino operational monasteries and nunneries in the village. There are a parish school and a medical inspection room as well as a studio of  cloisonne enamel for manufacturing icons and holy vessels at the nunnery.

 From 1999 by the blessing of the Catholicos-Patriarch of all Georgia Ilia II the day of arrival of St. Nino to Georgia has been being celebrated on each 1st of June. At the Day of Saint Nino, synod eparch, priesthood and parish are presented. Baptism is performed in the Paravani Lake.

Ruins of a burg have been preserved in the village where some building layers belonging to the pre- and early feudal era can be distinguished.

In 1979 treasure of silver coins belonging to Ilkhans was discovered, which included 155 silver dirhams. The oldest coin in the treasure bears a date of 1310, and the latest one bears a date of 1316. The treasury of Poka must have been…

Top 4 Best Selling laptops withAMD Ryzen 5 Processor

6 September, 2021 | Laptop Reviews | 8 seen

Althouhg not as popular as Intel, AMD are realiable and good performing processors.

AMD Ryze 5000 Series Mobile Processors for ultrathin notebooks offer the most cores available, with the highest performance you can get in a mobile processor.

In this article I've listed top 4 best selling laptops on Amazon with AMD Ryzen 5 powered processor

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon.com, by clicking on links on this page and by making a purchase on the Amazon site, I might earn an affiliate income from that. Prices for laptop computers listed on this page are retrieved using Amazon Product Advertising API and is updated daily. For actual prices please refer to the product page on Amazon.

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Hiking at Birtvisi Canyon

3 September, 2021 | Living in Georgia | 22 seen

Looking for a fun and scenic day trip from Tbilisi? This past Sunday, we set out on what turned into a surprisingly adventurous and beautiful hike through two of Georgia’s natural gems — Birtvisi Canyon and an attempt at reaching Samshvilde Canyon.

We started our morning at the always-impressive Birtvisi Canyon — one of our favorite hiking spots in the region. Just about an hour’s drive from the capital, Birtvisi offers the perfect combination of rocky trails, forest paths, panoramic views, and fascinating fortress ruins hidden among the cliffs. It’s an easy to moderate hike that anyone in decent shape can enjoy, and it never fails to impress with its dramatic scenery.

After enjoying the peaceful vibe and natural beauty of Birtvisi, we decided to push the day a little further and explore something new: Samshvilde Canyon. It’s…

Coworking Space in Tbilisi - Terminal on Abashidze street 34

2 September, 2021 | Professional services | 47 seen

Time after time I love working outside my lovely home office, starting from a Turtle lake ending a yard in a countryside.

A couple of years ago i discovered the beauty of working at Fabrika coworking space in Tbilisi, but today I had a chance to visit Terminal coworking space on Abashidze street 34 in Tbilisi.

Fun, I still remember how I met John, an American entrepreneur here in Tbilisi back in 2012, and he was talking it would be cool there would be a kind of a coop in Tbilisi, where like-minded people could work together, share resources e.t.c

Back then it sounded a bit bizarre to me, but I was pretty fond of John's idea... fast forward a decade and we have dozens, zillions of coworking spaces in Tbilisi and Georgia... just chose the one you like the most.

Now back to Terminal coworking space, this place was recommended to me by my partner, as she had noticed it when visiting some medical procedures nearby. 

It is said that the Terminal is the first Georgian brand, which laid the foundation for the development of the Co-Working industry in Georgia. Is it true, I…

Putraimi - guest house and recreational area near Kuldīga

31 August, 2021 | Hotel reviews | 16 seen

Putraimi recreational area is located in Snēpele parish, Kuldīga municipality, some 170 km from nation's capital.

I discovered this place by a chance in the Summer of 2021, and though I didn't stay overnight here I would love to return here and have some outdoor barbecue in the future.

Here at Putraimi, they have several ponds with fish. Outdoor lovers and fishing enthusiasts will enjoy this place.

Contact details:

(+371) 29181329 - Aija

putraimos@inbox.lv

Top 10 Best Selling Laptop Computers September 2021

30 August, 2021 | Laptop Reviews | 13 seen

In this article, I've listed the top 10 best selling laptops models on Amazon in the month of September 2021

As a proud owner of brand new Macbook Air, I find it logic that 3 spots are taken by Apple - really great laptop.

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon.com, by clicking on links on this page and by making a purchase on the Amazon site, I might earn an affiliate income from that. Prices for laptop computers listed on this page are retrieved using Amazon Product Advertising API and is updated daily. For actual prices please refer to the product page on Amazon.

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Lagodekhi and Kakheti trip

27 August, 2021 | Living in Georgia | 8 seen

Lagodekhi & Kakheti Trip - our first real camping trip with a tent at Lagodekhi national park in Georgia.

Enjoying a wide variety of grapes at Ampelo resort and picking up hazelnut with a retired colonel at Chateau Bruale in Kakheti. Enjoy the video and thumbs up!

August 20-21, 2021

Ampelo Resort Kardenakhi

26 August, 2021 | Hotel reviews | 31 seen

Ampelo Resort is located in the Kardanaki village some 2 hour drive from the Tbilisi. Reosrt feature a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge, and a garden.

There is an outdoor / infiniti pool, but at the time we visited this place it seemed the water is not heated (unlike in some other Kakhetian resorts, like Lopota lake, for example) 

We booked a family room for a one night stay at this hotel at the end of August 2021 and paid GEL 480 ( USD 150) for that.

Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or a vegetarian breakfast.

Ampelo Resort offers a sun terrace.

We enjoed at lot the kid corner with a trampoline and wide variety of grapes 

The nearest airport is Tbilisi International, 76 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.