Travelrific® Travel Journal
Picture postcards in prose.™ Check out the blogroll on the front page for official merchandise and other resources!Archive for georgia republic
Paris of the Caucasus
By Linda Tancs
The capital of the Georgian republic of Adjara, Batumi is a Black Sea resort and port city often referred to as the Pearl of the Black Sea or Paris of the Caucasus. Apt descriptions, considering that the city features expansive views of sea and mountain regions. The best vantage point is the observation deck at Alphabet Tower, a 526-foot-high structure modeled like a strand of DNA located on the Boulevard. As its name suggests, it features the 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet known as Mkhedruli, a unique writing system considered a significant symbol of Georgian national identity and cultural heritage.
Share this:
Georgia’s Leaning Tower
By Linda Tancs
The capital city of Tbilisi in the country of Georgia is where old meets new—cobblestone streets and medieval fortress walls juxtaposed with a vibrant bohemian art scene and hipster hotels. Something that looks old but is actually new is the modern leaning tower attached to the puppet theatre of renowned puppeteer Rezo Gabriadze. A whimsical structure, the clock tower features a performance by mechanized figures on the balcony depicting the stages, or circle, of life.
Share this:
Mountain Biking in the Caucasus
By Linda Tancs
Marking the border between Georgia and Russia, the Caucasus Mountains (the highest mountain range in Europe–sorry, Alps) offer bikers a spellbinding tour among the high and low Caucasus. The lower Caucasus tower over the capital city Tbilisi, where forest paths meander through quaint villages and greenways. From the village of Khazbegi in the Greater (high) Caucasus at the foot of Mount Kazbek (one of the highest mountains in Georgia), riders can descend the Dariali Gorge, punctuated by vertical walls of rock marking the border with Russia. From there a journey through the Sno Valley to the granite cliffs of Mount Chauchebi offers more dramatic scenery, churches and historical sites. When your legs get weary, take advantage of Georgian hospitality. Guests are, after all, a gift from God according to the locals.
Travelrific® Travel Journal 