Jvari
Jvari monastery, Shio-Mghvime & Kavtiskhevi
With spring kicking into high gear, we hit the road last weekend for a mix of adventure and downtime. First up, we swung by Jvari and Shi-Mghvime monasteries—two spots that vibe with history and…
Jvari monastery from a drone flight / DJI Mavic Mini crash
Jvari Monastery is a popular tourist destination in Georgia, and I believe there are two reasons for that - first it's located close to the nation's capital Tbilisi and second it offers really scenic…
Postcards from Jvari Monastery
Postcards from... are actually a really cool photo project some can run, after submitting postcards from Tbilisi and postcards from Sighnaghi (both are located in wonderful Caucasian Republic of…
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…
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