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Akhaltsikhe to the Ends of the World

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Akhaltsikhe is a hard-to-reach town in Georgia as its name is hard to pronounce. The name looks Japanese, but it is very traditional Georgian. It is one of Georgia’s remotest towns and widely known for its unique tourist attractions such as the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Vardzia, Akhaltsikhe Castle, Sapara Monastery, and Khertvisi Fortress.

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Town of Akhaltsikhe in Georgia

Not to be confused with the American state, Georgia is a country who is enjoying a relatively young democracy. It was a Soviet state until the communist empire collapsed in 1991. Georgia’s leading cities are Tbilisi (capital city) and Batumi (capital of the autonomous region of Adjara). Tourist attractions and facilities here are not yet developed as one would hope. Thanks to the country’s natural beauty and amazing history, however, tourists from all over the world are making their way to Georgia. …

Gudauri for Skiers, Nature-Lovers and Adventure-Seekers

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The Gudauri ski resort is hands down the best ski resort in Georgia and one of the best in the world. The runs are perfect for intermediate skiers, expert skiers and free riders. The place is simply magical. Around the resort are dramatic white peaks and stunning drops and gorges. The slopes are above the line of trees and the entire resort is over the clouds. As if skiing is not a mountaintop experience in itself, this prime Georgian resort takes the sport to an even higher level.

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Gudauri Ski Resort – Georgia

Georgia is a country of majestic mountains and wrinkled landscapes. The stunning mountains of the Caucasus Mountain ranges stand in contrast with the alpine meadows and the Black Sea. The beauty of this former Soviet state is rivaled only by its neighboring countries, which are also marked by the mighty Caucasus Mountains. …

Gori and Its Glory Days

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Located in eastern Georgia, the town of Gori is the regional capital of Shida Kartli, which covers the districts of Kareli, Kaspi, Java, and Khashuri. Archeological finds reveal that Gori truly is one of the oldest cities in Georgia. Discovered in the area are prehistoric clay walls, red tiles, jugs, and clay utensils that suggest an organized settlement that used to thrive in the area during the early Bronze Age.

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City of Gori in Georgia

There is so much history here but what this town is really known for is that it was the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. He was born on December 18, 1878 in this humble town and became Russia’s strongman in 1917. The communist leader died on March 5, 1953 and left an indelible mark in the history of Georgia, Russia and the world. He left behind two imposing reminders: the Stalin Park and monument across the city hall and the Stalin Museum located at the heart of the city. …

Skiing in Georgia: Three Best Ski Resorts in the Country

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Georgia is a former Soviet Republic in the Caucasus region; an ancient country that is known for its history, snow-capped mountains and very friendly locals. The mighty Caucasus Mountain ranges are found in the region between the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Russia, Turkey and Iran, and one of the peaks popular for skiing is found in Georgia. Skiing in Georgia is as popular as surfing in Hawaii or rock climbing in Switzerland.

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Experience skiing in Georgia

A foreigner’s first step towards an exhilarating Georgian skiing holiday is in the capital city of Tbilisi, where the international airport and major infrastructures are found. Not far away is the Great Caucasus Mountain range where three of the most challenging and picturesque ski resorts in the world are located. These are the Mestia, Bakuriani and Gadauri resorts. …

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park: Biggest, Oldest and Most Beautiful

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Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is the pride of Georgia, a country in the Caucasus region that is rich in natural treasures and tourist attractions. Boarded by the Black Sea and dotted by picturesque mountains of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus Mountain ranges, Georgia is one of the most spectacular places that have been blessed by Mother Nature. It is almost a crime of nature for putting together all its treasures in one geographical location.

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Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park – Georgia

Found in central Georgia near the equally interesting city of Borjomi, the National Park is one of the largest parks in Europe, covering at least 76,000 hectares of untouched forests and alpine meadows. It is almost 1% of the country’s total land area. The park is teeming with rare animal and plant species that never fail to attract scientists, nature lovers, tourists, backpackers, locals, and children. Visiting Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is simply magical. …

Beautiful Batumi

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In a country known for ancient cities and medieval landmarks, the tourist city of Batumi is relatively very young and distinct. It was built in the 19th century primarily as a relay post for the transport of oil from the oil-rich city of Baku in Azerbaijan. The city was later declared as a free port and was considered a leading holiday destination in this part of the world. Today, Batumi is known as Georgia’s summer holiday capital.

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Batumi – Georgia’s summer holiday capital

The charming country of Georgia is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which means it used to be part of the Soviet Union. Two other member-countries, Armenia and Azerbaijan, are very near Georgia in the Caucasus region, which is found between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. The CIS was established after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. Today, these countries are opening up to international tourism, showcasing rich natural treasures and intriguing ancient structures that used to be hidden from the rest of the world. A number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are found in this mountainous region. …