Travel
The Travel section is a collection of notes and observations from frequent trips across different countries and regions.
I travel regularly and document what I see along the way — from infrastructure and logistics to places of cultural, historical, and practical interest.
Topics covered include:
- Airports
- Railway, bus, and ferry transport
- Museums and military heritage sites
- Tourism objects and landmarks
- Shopping venues
- Health and wellness facilities
This section focuses on practical details, useful insights, and real experiences rather than curated travel guides.
Restaurant Marani in Vertkvichala
Restaurant Marani Vertkvichala is located near the village Vertkvichala on Tbilisi - Senaki - Leselidze highway some 160 km from Tbilisi in the Imereti region of Georgia.We…
Park Inn by Radisson Riga Valdemara
Built in 2016, Park Inn by Radisson Riga Valdemara invites its guests to stay on the western side of Daugava River with good connections to the Old Town, Riga International Airport and main sights.…
Hofbrau Munchen Gudauri
Hofbrau Munchen Gudauri is a roadside cafeteria located in Georgia (some 20 km from Gudauri)I'm not very well familiar with Hofbrau Munchen brand but seems this is a popular German brewery…
Tsalka
Tsalka is a town and municipality center in southern Georgia's Kvemo Kartli region located some 100 km from Tbilisi. Next to Tsalka is located the largest water reservoir in…
Restaurant 'Piano" in Liepāja
The 'Piano' is a World class restaurant located in Promenade hotel in LiepājaEnjoy delicious meals and a romantic, relaxed atmosphere at "Piano" restaurant located in "Promenade Hotel". I first…
Mount Kazbek
Mount Kazbek, is a dormant stratovolcano and one of the major mountains of the Caucasus located on the border of Georgia's Kazbegi District and Russia's…
Hotel Stancia Kazbegi
Hotel Stancia in Kazbegi is a great and cheaper alternative to the more stylish and lavish Rooms Kazbegi hotel. Featuring a garden and a restaurant, Stancia Kazbegi is set in Stepantsminda…
Tsalka Lake / Water reservoir
Tsalka reservoir - is the largest water reservoir in Georgia, located in the Tsalka municipality, some 100 km from Tbilisi, at 1506 meters above the sea level in the valley…
Hotel Talsi
Hotel “Talsi” is located in a picturesque place, next to Vilkumuiza lake. Hotel "TALSI" offers 53 different standard Single, Double rooms and comfortable Suites. I booked Hotel Talsi, for a…
Birtvisi Canyon in Georgia
Birtvisi canyon is located in the Tetri-Tskaro district in Kvemo Kartli region about an hour drive from Tbilisi. Canyon is ideally suited for those loving hiking (see: Hiking In Birtvisi…
Google Market Kazbegi
There has been a Google market in Georgian Stepatsminda / Kazbegi town at least since 2011. No, you cannot get here cloud storage or keyword ideas for your next AdWords campaign, instead,…
Kobi Gudauri Cable Car Station
Kobi Gudari cable car has been opened for public since January 2019. I first discovered in it early April 2019, while having a road trip Tbilisi - Gudauri - Kazbegi (Stepatsminda).Not…
Mount Arejvani
Mount Arjevani is located in the central part of Georgia, some 70 km west of the Tbilisi. The top of Mount Arjevani is 2,757 meters above sea level or 779 meters above the…
Tbilisi for kids (17 Places to Visit)
Shopping, eating ice cream, spending time outdoors or at cool amusement parks. Tbilisi has a lot to offer for both grownups and their offsprings. Keep reading to find more about 17 kid-friendly…
Asureti / Elisabethtal
Asureti is an interesting village situated on the road Koda - Tetriskaro, some 45 km from Tbilisi in Georgia. Discovered by accident, while doing (trying to do) a trip…
Cinevilla Studio backlot
Cinevilla is a backlot in the Tukums Municipality in Slampe parish, Latvia, and was created for the outdoor shootings of the feature film Defenders of…
Jūrmala airport
Jūrmala Airport (ICAO: EVJA) is an airport located 5 km (3 mi) in the Engure parish, Latvia, southeast of Tukums. The airport is located in the territory…
Ninotsminda Cathedral
Ninotsminda Cathedral is located in the Ninotsminda village near Sagarejo, in the Kakheti region, Georgia.Ninotsminda Cathedral is highly significant to the development of…
Cafe / Bistro Dukāts
Cafe/bar/ bakery Dukāts is located in Dubulti, Jūrmala close to the Dubulti church. During 2018 we lived for a while next to the Dukāts and visited this place quite often to have…
Restaurant Natakhtaris Veli
Restaurant Natakhtris Veli is located in the Natakhtari village, accessible when driving from Tbilisi via Mtskheta to Gudauri. This place serves typical Georgian cuisine. Cozy atmosphere, fast…