Blog Archive: October 2021
The Grand Documentary of 2018
2018 was very special. Here is a brief recap in a 25-minute long documentary.
Some shorts from Tbilisi, relocating to Jūrmala. A lot of snow. Building a baby crib, chilling. chilling a lot. Picking up a baby name. First meeting with a little person. First bathing. Many things were done for the first time. Relocating back to Georgia. And many more…
Prometheus Epic Hotel & Spa near Tskaltubo
Located just some 500 meters from Prometheus Cave, Prometheus Epic Hotel & Spa provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and a bar.
We booked this hotel for a 2-night stay at the start of September during our Kutaisi and area trip. This was a pretty affordable stay, in total we paid about EUR…
Kļavu Lapas Laidos
Kļavu lapas Laidos - an attempt to catch some falling colorful leaves. Laidi manor and more. October 17, 2021 Dji Mavic Air 2, Galaxy A52
Eagle Canyon / Gorge
Eagle Canyon also Eagle Gorge or Artsivi Gorge is located close to the town of Dedoplitskaro in Georgia.
The natural monument represents a unique complex consisting of two sites. The first one is a limestone rock canyon, while the other is an adjacent forested area, where the Khornabuji fortress was built (V c).
I first discovered this great…
Lake Zvirgzdu
Lake Zvirgzdu is located in Kurzeme historical region on the border of Kuldīga and Alsunga municipalities.
There are several campsites available at Lake Zvirgzdu, with one of the most popular being - Ezermaļi.
I discovered this place by a chance, back in September 2021, while randomly driving around the area
There are 6 farmsteads on the shore…
Valmiera & Cēsis 2021
Valmiera & Cēsis from a drone flight.
Took a quick day trip from Riga on January 2, 2021, to visit some lesser-known places
DJI Mavic Air 2, music by Scott Holmes - Discovery
Big Shiraki Abandoned Soviet Airfield in Georgia
If you are into military heritage or have some interest in Soviet history - Big Shiraki airfield in the Georgian dessert (steppe) might be an interesting object to visit in Georgia.
I had not a single idea there even exsit such place here in Georgia, but at the astart of June, during a Vashlovani trip, a German friend took us to this place.
Not…
Restaurant Lakeside Tskaltubo
Restaurant Lakeside is located in the town of Tskaltubo, Georgia on the lake Tsivi.
First discovered and visited at the start of September 2021
In the evening life music was performed. Really chill atmosphere. Food was good.
Surami Fortress
Surami Fortress is located in the town of Surami, not far from Khashuri. The fortress itself is located on a rocky mountain.
If you have been traveling arund Georgia, especially by the Tbilisi - Kutaisi - Batumi road, you probably have noticed this fortress, as I do. Actually I've been passing by this place quite often, but bever actually visited…
Tsivi Lake in Tskaltubo
Tsivi lake is located in the town of Tskaltubo, region of Imereti, Georgia. A direct translation into English - The Cold lake.
We discovered this place (more precisely we discovered the cafeteria located near the Tsivi lake) at the start of September 2021, during a weekend trip to Kutaisi and region.
The White Dune at Saulkrasti from a Drone Flight
The White Dune is one of the landmarks of Saulkrasti, on the Vidzeme gulf coast. The dune offers a splendid view of the sea, the mouth of the Inčupe River, and the vast beach.
Probably, best visited in Summer, we made a short visit here in February 2021
A quick trip outside Jūrmala/Rīga to Saulkrasti
Taken February February 21, 2021…
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