Stray dogs and poorly maintained buildings might not sound like the best sales pitch for visiting Tbilisi. But they’re an integral part of Georgia’s capital and make the city special to me. Let me share my experience.
Tbilisi is Georgia’s fascinating capital. I only learned about the country in 2018 when a Dutch TV show was filmed there. Georgia is still far from a tourist hotspot, so you can have plenty of adventures in Tbilisi. Let me be your guide!
Three thousand years of history are depicted on 16 massive pillars reaching 115 feet (35 meters) into the sky. Welcome to The Chronicles of Georgia, a gigantic monument offering fantastic views over the city and Tbilisi’s “sea.”
Especially in winter, it’s always a gamble whether you’ll make it to Kazbegi when driving the Georgian Military Highway. The road often gets closed without warning. My tour from Tbilisi to Kazbegi starts with a flat tire and ends… nowhere near Kazbegi. And yet, I still had an amazing day!
Tbilisi has endless accommodation options. From swanky hotels to simple hostels and cozy apartments, this city has it all. While I haven’t tested every single place (though wouldn’t that be a dream job?), I’ve stayed at quite a few spots. So, let me share my honest reviews!
It’s quite the tongue-twister: Uplistsikhe, the abandoned cave city in central Georgia. It’s one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus region. This city, carved into the rocks, reminds me of a lunar landscape and the Flintstones all at once! Uplistsikhe is easy to visit, and I’ll tell you all about it.
Sure, you could race around the entire island in 10 days, but why would you want to? You’d spend way too much time in the car. Instead, limit your Icelandic road trip to the bottom half. This itinerary shows you tons of Iceland between Snæfellsnes and Höfn.
I have the impression that there are more restaurants and bars in Cádiz than there are houses. Lots of tapas bars, and lots of international cuisines. So it’s basically impossible to eat everywhere and give you a complete overview. But I’ve tried quite a few places for you, and the ones below have made it onto my list of favorite restaurants and bars in Cádiz!
It is probably the most famous spa in the world: the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. I am hesitant about whether it is worth the money, but I decide to go anyway. I want to see it with my own eyes, and yes, the water is as really blue as in the photos. I am happy to tell you what to expect and how you can perhaps arrange a small discount on the Blue Lagoon.
