Sataplia: dinosaur footprints and karst caves in Imereti, Georgia
Sataplia Nature Reserve, near Kutaisi in Georgia, is famous for its fossilised Cretaceous dinosaur tracks and its spectacular cave…
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Azat Canyon: Armenia's most spectacular basalt columns
The Azat Canyon, also called the Azat Gorge, is a spectacular geological formation near Yerevan (Armenia) featuring hexagonal basa…
Areni-1 Cave: the birthplace of wine 6,100 years ago in Armenia
The Areni-1 Cave, in the village of Areni (Armenia), houses the world's oldest known winery, with remains of presses, jars and see…
Lake Akna: the Crystal-Clear Glacial Lake of Vayots Dzor
Lake Akna is a spectacular glacial lake at 2,900 metres above sea level in the Vayots Dzor region of southern Armenia, with deep b…
Nokhur Gel Lake: Blue Waters and Caucasus Nature in the Guba Region
Nokhur Gel Lake is a spectacular mountain lake with crystal-clear blue waters in the Guba region of northern Azerbaijan, surrounde…
Borjomi, Georgia: mineral waters, nature and the largest national park in the Caucasus
Borjomi is the capital of health tourism in Georgia: world-famous for its mineral waters, it also hosts the Borjomi-Kharagauli Nat…
Lagodekhi, Georgia: Guide to the Oldest Nature Reserve in the Caucasus
Lagodekhi is home to one of Georgia's oldest and most biodiverse nature reserves, established in 1912 in the far northeast of the …
Mestia-Ushguli Trek: Complete Guide to Georgia's Best Hiking Route
The Mestia-Ushguli trek, in the UNESCO region of Svaneti (Georgia), is considered one of the best hiking routes in the world: 4 da…
The summits of the South Caucasus, seen from Armenia and Georgia
The Caucasus mountain range stretches 1,200 km between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, with Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) as the highe…
Adventure in the Caucasus: The Most Spectacular Hiking Routes
The Caucasus is one of the best hiking destinations in the world, with epic routes among glaciers, medieval monasteries and touris…
Responsible Tourism in the Caucasus: How to Travel Sustainably
The Caucasus is a region of unique ecosystems and fragile cultures that deserve to be protected. This responsible tourism guide ex…
Ecotourism in the Caucasus: Nature, Wildlife and Sustainable Experiences
The Caucasus is one of the world's 34 biodiversity hotspots, with national parks and reserves sheltering endemic wildlife and uniq…