Tbilisi By Night - Cycling Old Town To Didube
The other day we took again our bikes and made a pretty lovely night ride in Tbilisi. From Old Tbilisi to Didube and back. For some reason my GPS tracker (MapMyRide) didn't worked properly, it missed at least first 2 km from this route. Another thing to mention - I have a pretty bad camera for night vision shots back at the time I didn't know how to shoot night photography the right way, please don't judge too hard my shots of nightly Tbilisi.Speaking from cycling's view of point - this route is pretty easy and it's hard to call it a real workout, speaking from Tbilisi by night view of point - this route offers really spectacular views - and if you are into cycling…
Rike Park In Tbilisi
Rike park is a landscaped territory located close to the Tbilisi Old Town.You can enter Rike park either crossing the pedestrian bridge of Peace or from the opposite side using stairways from the Avlabari district. There is an aerial tram in the territory of the park which will bring you up to the fortress of Narikala. The Bridge of PeaceThe Bridge of Peace is a pedestrian bridge used to enter Rike park from Tbilisi old town, in the opposite side at the park you can climb down or up stairways to or from Avlabari district of TbilisiAerial tram station at Rike ParkYou can take an aerial ride from Rike Park (tram station is actually located near Europe Square) up to…
Chashnagiri Restaurant Review in Natakhtari
For many hearing a name of Natakhtari first associations might be related to those tasty Georgian lemonades branded under 'Natakhtari' name. Well, turns out Natakhtari actually is village located in Georgia's region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, pretty close to nations capital Tbilisi. This village is advanced enough to have pretty sold restaurants located here, and today I will wrote about one of them - Chashnagiri Restaurant.This restaurant was recommended by a friend of mine, and recently by doing together a short Jvari monastery - Château Mukhrani tour (Be sure to check those posts and learn how with help of friend of mine I tried to became a better photographer) we decided to head here to…
Château Mukhrani Winery
Château Mukhrani is a winery located in Mukhrani village, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region (somewhere between Mtskheta town and Natakhtari village), Georgia . Idea to head here first arise to friend of mine (another expat) living here in Georgia. Friend of me pre-booked a guided wine tasting tour at this place.
On a rainy Saturday morning, after a short visit of Jvari monastery we straight headed to Château Mukhrani. During this tour I learned a few interesting things and facts about Georgian wine making, but most of the time I was practicing my DSLR photography (again with help of my friend).
Although we had agreed our tour will start at 10:00 A.M. arriving on site some 10…
Anchiskhati Basilica in Tbilisi
Anchiskhati Basilica is one of the oldest (if not the eldest) Georgian Orthodox church's located in Old Town of Tbilisi. The history of this church dates back to the 6 th century AD. Though I have visited it so many times, I haven't yet effectively photographed it. Recently I acquired a new DSLR camera and soon I decided to improve my photographer skills. A walk in Tbilisi is a great both for photo - hobbyists and professional photographers.
Now back on the subject: Anchiskhati Basilica:
Shadow of Anchiskati Bell Tower falling on Basilica
I'm proud of myself that I managed to capture this interesting composition - shadow from bell tower falling on basilica.
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The Bridge Of Peace In Tbilisi
The Bridge of Peace in Tbilisi is a pedestrian bridge and one of the most famous tourist spots in the city. It connects district of Tbilisi Old Town with Rike Park over a river of Mtkvari. This bridge is relatively young, it was opened for public just in 2010.
I first discovered this bridge back in 2011, when I first arrived to Georgia. Back then I rented a spacious room in unusual hostel in district of Avlabari, and my first days in Tbilisi I spent there. Just in my third day I decided to find where is that city centre located (I didn't done any planing back then, so I had even not a clue of existence of places like Liberty square, Rustaveli avenue or whatever).
Back in those days…
Art Studio 'Kon-Tiki' In Tbilisi
The other day taking a walking tour around Tbilisi and by in-liking a new camera, after visiting Ancshikhati church (and taking marvellous photos there) my next photo stop arrived unexpected - meet Art Studio - Kon Tiki.
A lovely and narrow street in Old Tbilisi (Ioane Shavteli street)
On this street in distance of some 100-150 meters from Anchiskhati church is located art studio Kon-Tiki
Welcome sign at Art Studio Kon - Tiki
Here is the fun fact - We would probably have missed this charming place if owners of this studio wouldn't kindly and kinda in funny manner invited us inside. We were like just blazing inside though studios street windows, when owners through the window invited…
Aristaeus - Boutique shop for Georgian Spices and Cheese
The other day I did took a camera I recently acquired and went on a long long walk around Tbilisi to improve my photography skills and probably reviewing some local place. Soon after I finished shots on Rustaveli avenue I headed near Liberty square taking turn on Alexander Pushkin street. One of my first stops were a local Georgian boutique shops of Georgian cheeses, spices and even a liqueur (chacha) - Aristaues.
Since I were more into a photography than buying something here I decided to add this place on my blog, and show you some pictures I managed to capture here.
In brief - I believe Aristaeus boutique shop is a great place for those in hurry, willing to buy some…
Jvari Monastery In Georgia
Jvari monastery is a popular tourist destination in Georgia, and I believe there are two reasons of that - first it's located close to the nation's capital Tbilisi and second it offers a really scenic views to nearby city of Mtskheta and delta of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Another reason to mention - the monastery is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.First time I headed here was probably back in 2011, since then I have visited this place for some couple of other times.Recently my blog got a new equipment - Canon EOS 1200D - and I decided it's best to start exploring a new camera here. With help of my good friend Johann I learned a few good techniques that day and I hope the photos…
First Impressions Of Canon EOS 1200D Camera With 18-55mm Lens
I'm not a professional photographer and never have wanted to became a pro. For years I have used my good old Sony DSC H7 camera and never have complained much of it. Well the one and major issue with Sony DSC H7 - it doesn't take good night vision photos. You can find pretty much of photos I have taken on my blog's photos section. See: Photos
Lately (for about a year) I have been using my phones (Samsung) camera even more than I have been using my hand camera. The reason is plain simple - sometimes it's much easier to take a OK quality photos with your phone instead of taking your equipment all the time with yourself. I'm just a regular dude not a pro doing regular shots.
Update: …
'Factory 27' Restaurant Review In Tbilisi
Factory 27 is a kinda avant-garde restaurant located on Zandukeli street 27 in Tbilisi. European style cuisine is served here.We have heard of it before on some local Facebook groups and many users called this place as must have / best of the kind in the city. So on a lovely Sunday's morning at the end of March we decided to head here and try it ourselves.Our first problems arise - we had no clue of precise location of this place. Sitting at the McDonald's on Rustaveli street I connected to Wi-Fi and started to search for directions. After I found it's location I entered coordinates and we started to walk. Walk was about 600 meters with pretty good climb starting from McDonald's. The…
Tbilisi Sulphur Baths On Kiev Street
Most often referred just as the "Kiev's Bath" which is a direct translation from Russian "Киевская баня". This sulfur bathhouse is located on Kiev's street (left side cross-street from David Aghmanashebeli avenue)I have been heading here since days we had a nice apartment in this neighborhood on Rome street, discovered first at the end of 2012.Some would call Kiev's bathhouse old and neglected (and that's true), some would call them a good and cheap alternative to those more expensive (and fancier) located in the Tbilisi Old Town.Facade of Kiev's bathhouse in TbilisiIn 2019 there have been some repair works done, and now bathhouse looks decent. There have been added huge…
Rachis Ubani Tbilisi Restaurant Review
I would call Rachis Ubani restaurant probably one of the best restaurants in Tbilisi. This restaurant serves a traditional Georgian Cuisine.It's not even about the great food they are serving here (although food is tremendous here) but more of its location. Rachis Ubani restaurant is located on road serpentine between Vake and Turtle lake, on the edge of Tbilisi Open Air Ethnographic Museum. It is best to enjoy your meal at this restaurant's patio during hot summer evenings. The restaurant offers spectacular views of city lights. After tasting the wine they are serving here in combination with those views you will definitely agree with me by saying - it's the best restaurant in Tbilisi…
Restaurant 'Oriental Pearl' Review In Tbilisi
Welcome to another Tbilisi restaurant reviews series - today I will write about a Chinese cuisine restaurant Oriental Pearl located on Paliashvili street 90 (Vake district) in Tbilisi.I first discovered this restaurant a few year ago, and ever since have been heading here for some 2 times per year.In overall it's a lit bit pricey compared to other restaurants, but hey it's a Chinese Cuisine. As usual for taking photographs I'm using my Samsung phone and using Instagram (then taking them from Instagram and adding to posts - you can read a blog post on how I turned my Instagram account into a photo blog Window case at Oriental PearlEntrance doors at Oriental…
Algeti Reservoir
The other day during a hiking tour at Birtvisi Canyon we discovered another interesting tourism object in Georgia- Algeti reservoir. I couldn't resist making some photos here (see below).
I didn't find much information about this reservoir in English language resources, but I found one in Russian Wikipedia, so I will try to translate it here:
Algeti reservoir is a reservoir on the river of Algeti, located in the territory of Georgia in Tetri Ttskaro district, near the village of Tbeti.
The total volume of the reservoir - 65 million m³, useful - 60 million cubic meters. It's is planned to build a hydroelectric power station "Algeti HPP" with a capacity of 1.1 MW on Algeti reservoir…
Hiking In Birtvisi Canyon (Hidden Trails Of Georgia)
The other day in the company of three we headed to Birtvisi Canyon for some hiking experience.
It all started reading some info of a non-standard close to Tbilisi located destinations. And Birtvisi just popped up on this list. Turns out - there is a Birtvisi Fortress located somewhere in the middle of these canyons.
I had never before heard of such place and was pretty much surprised learning that it's located just some one-hour drive from Tbilisi, in the region of Kvemo Kartli (Lower Kartli). Birtvisi canyon is located in Trialeti Planned National Park.
There are two main roads heading to Birtvisi from Tbilisi:
Tbilisi - Birtvisi road
Driving directions: Tbilisi - Birtvisi (…
Potential Business Partner Search In Republic Of Georgia
During my blogging career I have received several messages on my blog's contact form asking for advice for potential business partner search in Tbilisi or Georgia.Well I only feel flattered and honored that I have been noticed and contacted (seems a major role is played here thanks to my posts in Living in Georgia category).I haven't searched for potential business partners here in Georgia (though I have been doing some business here). Currently I'm open for a propositions from travel companies willing to serve incoming tourists in Georgia. Contact me for more details. I remember my first experience finding a new prospects in Tbilisi (I wasn't looking for partners - I…
Best Hikes In Tbilisi Are Located Near Turtle Lake
I have been living in Georgia for more than tvelwe years already. I have traveled around the country quite a lot.
Probably one of my favorite destinations in Tbilisi is Turtle Lake. On hot summer days, I like to head here to perform some work (in my early Tbilisi years for some Drupal development, latelty managing my crypto hedge fund) or brainstorm new ideas.
Though I started to blog - and document my travels just in 2013, I have been here (at Turtle Lake) some hundred times for sure. If at the start I headed here just to chill near the lake, then lately I'm more into some outdoor activities.
In this post, I have listed three hiking routes all of them starting at…