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The Cost-Saving Way to Build a Frame House in Latvia: Our DIY Project (Screw Foundation Piles)

Welcome to another interesting blog topic series - Frame house, where I'm going to share almost in real-time our endeavors…

How to Make Traditional Georgian Khinkali: From Dough to Delicious

Just made my first batch of khinkali and it turned out to be a delightful culinary adventure! I got creative with the…

Sairme Pillars

The pillars of Sairme are a rock massif in the region of Racha - Lechkhumi, Georgia.  The region of Lechkhumi is rich with…

Alpana Waterfall

Alpana waterfall is a small waterfall along the Alpana - Tsageri road in the Racha - Lechkhumi region of Georgia.  I was…

Buying Property in Tbilisi - EcoCity Samgori - January 2023 Update

My mom visited us in Tbilisi for about a 2-week stay. As it was already the end of January, and I have the plan to visit our…

Defunct Tkibuli - Tskhrajvari Cable Car

During our latest (and yet first) Racha trip we discovered this quite awesome, but defunct Soviet cable car station near …

Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem

Mahane Yehuda Market often referred to as "The Shuk"  is a marketplace (originally open-air, but now partially covered) in…

Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

The Church of the Nativity, or Basilica of the Nativity, is a basilica located in Bethlehem, the State of Palestine. The…

Vilgāle apt update: Tiling Bathroom Wall

It has been a while since our latest update from the Vilgāle apartment in Latvia. Back in the Summer, I did flooring work,…

Western Wall in Jerusalem

The Western Wall is known in the West as the Wailing Wall, and in Islam, as the Buraq Wall is a portion of ancient limestone…

New Years Party at the Caucasus Translations office in Tbilisi

On January 7, 2023, New Year's party was celebrated at the Caucasus Translations office in Tbilisi. We arrived early to set…

Hotel GreenWood in Bakuriani

Greenwood hotel is located in Bakuriani on the A. Tsereteli street is next to the forest and close to the ski lifts and city…

How To Buy (or not) Real Estate in Tbilisi - Samgori EcoCity December 2022 Update

At the start of December 2022, Uday, a business partner from Canada arrived in Tbilisi, and we went together to the Meti…

Pullman Tbilisi Axis Tower Gym and Pool

Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers Wellness Center is located in Vake (37M Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue) on the 6th floor at Axis Tower…

Shaori Reservoir

Shaori Reservoir is an artificial lake located in the region of Racha, Georgia  - some 170 km northwest of the capital…

Sikvaruli Waterfall in Racha

The Sikvaruli waterfall (Waterfall of love) is located in Racha, near the town of Ambrolauri, Georgia The waterfall flows on…

Sakhluka Rachashi, Cozy Cabin in Racha / Agara

Sakhluka Rachashi cabin house is located in Agara in the Racha region of Georgia. We booked this place on Airbnb for about a…

Nikortsminda Cathedral

Nikortsminda Cathedral is a Georgian Orthodox Church, located in Nikortsminda, Racha region of Georgia. I first discovered…

Navtlugi Farmer's market Tbilisi

Navtlugi farmers market is located in the Samgori metro area, Tbilisi. It seems it is possible to buy here fresh veggies…

Guest house / Glamping Laimes taure

Located in the village Vabole, the region of Latgale in Latvia, some 20 km from Daugavpils, guest house Laimes taure offers…

Sadmeli Winery & Guesthouse

Located in Sadmeli village, close to Ambrolauri town in Georgia's Racha region - Sadmeli Winery features a garden, terrace,…

Ambrolauri Airport

Ambrolauri Airport is a small regional airport serving Ambrolauri, a town in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia. The…

Natakhtari Airfield / Airport

Natakhtari Airfield is a small domestic airport located in Natakhtari, close to Tbilisi, Georgia. It is privately owned and…

Scouting Potential Apartment Investment in Tbilisi (Samgori Ecocity)

For the past couple of weeks and months, I have been working toward my Tbilisi real estate investment idea. Now I have a…

Dumas Restaurant Tbilisi / Axis Tower

Dumas is a French Restaurant with a Southern European accent, located on the 36th floor of the landmark Axis Tower in…

Basilica of the Assumption, Aglona

The Aglona Roman Catholic Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Aglona is one of the most important…

Christ The King Mount

Christ the King Mount (Kristus Karaļa kalns) is located near the Aglona Basilica in Latgale. This place have been opened to…

Hotel Kopola in Tskneti Review

Hotel Kopola is located in Tskneti, the suburbs of Tbilisi. Kopola Hotel features an indoor pool, a green garden, and a sun…

How To Prepare Traditional Borscht Soup at Home

Borscht is a sour soup common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. In English, the word "borscht" is most often associated…

Coffeeshop Company Tbilisi

Coffeeshop Company is located on Mosashvili street 11 in Tbilisi and despite the interesting name - they actually serve nice…