Blog Archive: March 2016

Postcards from Mtskheta

31 March, 2016 seen 122
Mtskheta is small and lovely town located some 20 km from nation' s capital Tbilisi. Some will find a lot of similarities in Mtskheta with town of Sighanghi, while others will enjoy architectural and religious pearls of Mtskheta.…

Samtavro Monastery

Churches and Monasteries 31 March, 2016 seen 684
Samtavro Monastery together with Svetitskhoveli cathedral and Jvari monastery are one of the main sights of historical town of Mtskheta, located some 20 km from nation's capital Tbilisi.  Official nam of this place is Samtavro…

Guest House / Restaurant 'Āķa Gals' in Pāvilosta

Restaurant reviews 30 March, 2016 seen 127
If there is a reason I would love to return to Latvian coastal town of Pāvilosta - cuisine served at restaurant Āķa Gals will be probably at top of my priorities.  Cozy tavern located in the dunes of Pāvilosta, only 100 meters from the sea…

Pāvilosta piers and Lighthouse

Tourism objects 30 March, 2016 seen 101
If planing your trip to Latvian coastal town of Pāvilosta don't forget to plan a trip to Pāvilosta piers, grab your camera and make some stunning sunset photography here.  I first visited the piers of Pāvilosta and the town at the end of…

Gujari Restaurant Museum in Mtskheta

Restaurant reviews 29 March, 2016 seen 969
Gujari restaurant - museum is another absolutely brilliant restaurant I have lately discovered. Located in the historical and picturesque town of Mtskheta, some 20 km from nation's capital Tbilisi. Discovered again - by accident - after…

Georgian Yard (Kartuli Ezo) in Mtskheta

Restaurant reviews 29 March, 2016 seen 518
Restaurant "Georgian Yard" is located in the central part of Mtskheta - the ancient capital of Georgia, near the Cathedral Svetitskoveli in the territory of the central square of parking. This restaurant is famous among tourists and guests…

Saka Baptist Church

Churches and Monasteries 28 March, 2016 seen 112
An interesting church I discovered driving Aizpute - Pāvilosta road, back at the Summer 2015 - Meet Saka Baptist church in the middle of nowhere. Thus the church was closed, I was amazed of how well the territory around Saka Baptist church…

Awakening garden in Aizpute

Tourism objects 28 March, 2016 seen 60
Almost in the city center of Aizpute, on Atmodas street is located Awakening garden (Atmodas dārzs, in Latvian). It's created by group of people from cross-art organization 'Serde' ('Core') The second life is given to empty water bottles…

Svetiskhoveli cathedral in Mtskheta

Churches and Monasteries 27 March, 2016 seen 1,373
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is an another must have tourist attraction site not to miss when traveling to Georgia. Located in historical and picturesque town of Mtskheta some 20 km from nation's capital Tbilisi. It is the second largest…

Plaza Hotel in Batumi

Hotel reviews 27 March, 2016 seen 561
Are you looking for a budget friendly hotel in Batumi? I can highly recommend one -  Plaza hotel, located next to the Batumi bay. Plaza Hotel is located close to Batumi Port and in very short distance from city center. We booked Plaza…