Travel guides

I travel frequently and I love to write about my travels. In this section you will find some of my travel notes.

Valentine's Day in Tbilisi: A Guide to Romantic Getaways and Activities

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Valentine's Day, the day of love, is just around the corner, and Tbilisi, the charming capital of Georgia, is a perfect destination for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Whether you're a long-…


Israel Movie 2022 / 2023

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Israel movie is out - or we made a short week trip to the Holy Land, visiting Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem (Palestinian territories), getting tan at Herod's place in Eilat, and back to Tel Aviv.…


How to obtain a tourist permit to fly a drone in Israel

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In this article, I will share details on how I obtained a tourist permit for flying a drone in Israel at the end of 2022. We booked a short one-week trip to the State of Israel for the 2022/2023 New…


14 Things to Do in Latgale

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In this article, I will share some notes and points of interest from our latest trip to Latgale at the start of August 2022. to celebrate my 37th birthday. Our trip actually started a few days…


Weekend trip to Batumi from Tbilisi by Train

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In this article, I will share notes and points of interest from our latest trip to Batumi during the Orthodox Easter 2022. We were traveling from Tbilisi Railway station by train, paying GEL 25 for…


Daytrip to Gori (and not because of the Stalin's museum)

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At the end of January 2022, after just returning from Sri Lanka we decided to take an easy weekend trip to Gori in Georgia. I have a good friend David living in Gori. After a quick WhatsApp chat, we…


Sri Lanka Chronicles: A Tropical Escape to Colombo, Bentota, and Galle

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Ahoy, fellow wanderers! Join me in this travelogue as I take you on a sun-kissed journey through the gem of the Indian Ocean – Sri Lanka. In January 2022, the island nation unveiled its wonders as I…


36 Reasons to Visit Georgia and Tbilisi

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In this article, I've listed 36 awesome places to visit in Georgia, Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, and more. These are the places I've actually visited and discovered for the first (Well most of them)…


Madu Ganga River Boat Safari

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Madu Ganga river boat safari is a fun and pretty easy attraction in Balapitiya, Sri Lanka We booked a tour on Madu Ganga (and a few other destinations) from a local guy at our hotel's beach (Taj…


Meeting more Latvian Expats at Āgenskalna market

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After the strange yesterday, it was agreed to go and support my new German friend at the Āgenskalns market and buy some cheese.  Leo, an old friend from the Bākūži times offered to go to the…