![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/GeorgianFood.jpg "Georgian food")
As I have tasted quite a few Georgian specialities during my two-week-long stay in Georgia, I would like to present the most important aspects of the (excellent) Georgian cuisine. Continue reading Georgian Food
Country Archive: Georgia
(Deutsch) Georgien für Wiederkehrer
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150917_160655-1038x576.jpg "Kvavlo, Tusheti")
Hiking the Caucasus
As I really enjoyed my Caucasus trip the year before, but did not manage to see "everything", I returned to this region once more. This time, I focused mainly on Eastern Georgia: Kacheti and Tusheti.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150926_145537-1038x576.jpg "Borjomi")
Borjomi and the Lesser Caucasus
I really enjoyed the Borjomi region with its forested hills. I would have liked to spent more time there, but unfortunately, one day was all I had. So I went hiking in the hills around the town. Continue reading Borjomi and the Lesser Caucasus
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150925_131009-1038x576.jpg "Vardzia")
Old caves, new castle
I have finally arrived at the last destination of this year’s stay in Georgia: Borjomi. From there, I went on an excursion to the impressive cave city of Vardzia. I also stopped at some other sights on the route, like the newly rebuilt (and insanely kitschy) Akhaltsikhe Castle. Continue reading Old caves, new castle
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150923_110854-1038x576.jpg "Sighnaghi")
Renovation successful, town dead
The centre of Sighnaghi with its brick buildings from the 18th and 19th century is very charming indeed – and very beautifully renovated. At the same time, however, it appears rather dead to me. Continue reading Renovation successful, town dead
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150922_115013-1038x576.jpg "Lagodekhi National Park")
AUT + ISL + NZL = Lagodekhi
Take a spoonful of Austria, add a pince of Iceland, and finish with a drop of New Zealand – and you get Lagodekhi National Park. Continue reading AUT + ISL + NZL = Lagodekhi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150921_103759-1038x576.jpg "Alaverdi Cathedral")
More impressive on the outside
Around Telavi, there are numerous churches and monasteries to be visited. You could easily spend a whole day driving from one religious site to the other. However, I decided to limit myself to just a single site: Alaverdi Cathedral. Continue reading More impressive on the outside
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150917_155940-1038x576.jpg "Kvavlo")
Tusheti and the untouched Caucasus
After my visits to Svaneti and Kazbegi last year, it was time for the third Georgian mountain region: Tusheti. Continue reading Tusheti and the untouched Caucasus
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150915_144425-1038x576.jpg "Telavi")
King’s City of another kind
Telavi is a former king’s city, but very different from its Nepalese counterparts: less people, but no temples either. Continue reading King’s City of another kind
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/07_20150914_165608-1038x576.jpg "Tbilisi")
The Charm of Tbilisi
During my first visit in Tbilisi last year, I was not quite sure whether I should like the city or not. In the meantime, after some more short visits last year and another visit over the past two days, I can say that the Georgian capital does have its charm. Continue reading The Charm of Tbilisi
Georgia for Dummies
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141003_145943.jpg "Great Caucasus near Mestia")
Caucasus in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/caucasus2014.jpg "Kazbegi")
Mountains and Monasteries of the Caucasus
In fall 2014, I explored the Caucasus for two weeks. During that time, I was not only hiking in the mountains. I also explored lots of churches and monasteries, some of which were truly spectacular.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141011_125824-1038x576.jpg "Tsminda Sameba Church")
A worthy last day in Georgia
A church high up amidst the mountains of the Great Caucasus – how could the last destination of my stay in Georgia and Armenia be more appropriate? Continue reading A worthy last day in Georgia
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Uplistsikhe_Stalin.jpg "Uplistsikhe/Stalin")
Stone and Stalin
Today, I went on a day trip to Gori in order to visit the cave city of Uplistsikhe. However, Gori is also known for another reason: It is the birthplace of Iosseb Bessarionis dse Dschughaschwili – better known as Stalin. Continue reading Stone and Stalin
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141004_143438-1038x576.jpg "Gelati Monastery")
Places of Worship in Kutaisi
Religion is very important in Georgia. So, it is only natural to visit some places of worship. Continue reading Places of Worship in Kutaisi
Svaneti and the Great Caucasus
Before my trip, I was often asked why I go to Georgia. The mountains of the Great Caucasus were one of the main reasons – and they are indeed breathtaking! Continue reading Svaneti and the Great Caucasus
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20140929_150742-1038x576.jpg "David Gareja")
A visit to a monastery without illegal border crossing
Today I visited the monastery David Gareja close to the Georgian-Azeri border. Continue reading A visit to a monastery without illegal border crossing
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/20140927_115823-1038x576.jpg "Tbilisi")
The two sides of Tbilisi
I am in two minds about Tbilisi: On the one hand, there are some charming little streets that are very inviting for a stroll. On the other hand, there are also areas where the city is stinky and loud. Continue reading The two sides of Tbilisi