Svaneti region is split into two parts, the Upper Svaneti and Lower Svaneti. The Mestia municipality, Upper Svaneti is the most beautiful and well-known part. The region is a UNESCO World Heritage site. I definitely suggest to anyone to visit this area. History of the Region The region was always…
Café culture has been slowly developing in Georgia, especially in Tbilisi and some other cities. If some time ago, all you could get was mostly Turkish coffee and instant coffee, that has completely changed. Below, I will be listing cafes in Tbilisi which provide good coffee and sweets and/or are…
Hiring a Car in Georgia Public intercity transport exists in the country, but it is not that well developed, especially to the more remote spots, as for instance in Western Europe, where I would never want to have a car. Hence, if you visit, it would be much more convenient…
I am from Georgia (the country, not the state 😀). Many people haven’t even heard of Georgia, or know much about it. Actually, when I say Georgia, most people usually think of the US, look at me suspiciously and respond: "but you don't sound American". Then I have to start…
First and foremost, as a Scandinavian city, Helsinki is very expensive. If you are only spending a day here, you have an option of bringing your own food along. We brought food during our day trip from Tallinn, which ended up far cheaper than buying food in Helsinki. If you…
Cruise from Tallinn to Helsinki (and vice versa) takes about 2-2.30 hours. There are several options: The cheaper options taking 2.30 hours: Eckeroline Viking line More expensive and faster (2 hours) Tallink - offers more luxury options as well. There also used to be the Linda line, with fastest smaller…
Day 1 Visit the Tallinn Town hall and climb its tower. The tower has great narrow and steep stairs. We love climbing such old towers and were very happy to find this. The views are nice, although the space upstairs is very small and it limits the possibility to enjoy…
Vienna is a stately and grand city with extensive history. There are many things that remind you of its imperial glory. One of them is the traditional balls taking place here every winter. List of Viennese Balls The ball season in Austria is usually December through March with most balls…
What to do in Paris, if you only have 4 days? certainly that's by far not enough time for this gorgeous city, however, when having such limited time, here is a step-by-step guide ensure that you get a feel of the city. Even a lifetime wouldn’t be enough for this…
If you want to find great food places, where Parisians hang out, head to Le Marais district in 3rd ARR. This neighbourhood is famous for its food places. I found several great creperies there. Another such area is in 5th ARR. Crepes Breizh Cafe Le Marais – This café has…