A Four Day Trek in the Caucasus Mountains: Mestia to Ushguli via Tsvirmi

A Four Day Trek in the Caucasus Mountains: Mestia to Ushguli via Tsvirmi

Mestia to Ushguli is a four-day hike in the Caucasus Mountains in NW Georgia, near the Russian border. These are actually the highest mountains in Europe, but the trek has pretty manageable elevations. Garan and I decided to do this hike in July 2018 after…

Insider Tips and Tricks: How to Gain 5 Pounds in Tbilisi, Georgia

Insider Tips and Tricks: How to Gain 5 Pounds in Tbilisi, Georgia

Looking to gain a few pounds? You’ve come to the right place! Georgia is a foodie’s dream! With bakeries selling gooey cheese bread on every corner, and hidden wine caves lining each street, succumb to the fact you’re going to put on a few pounds…