Blog Archive: May 2014
Exploring Tbilisi and Mtatsminda: A Day of Adventure with My Dad in Georgia
Back in May 2014, my dad came to visit me in Georgia and also celebrate his 60 birtdhay, and we had an amazing time exploring the country. One of our most memorable days was when we went on a walking tour of Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia.
We started the day by taking a ride on the metro to Avlabari and then hired a taxi to take us up to…
Laidi Manor
Laidi manor or palace (Laidu muiža - pils in Latvian) is a very cool tourism sight in Laidi parish, Kuldīga municipality, in the historical region of Courland (Kurzeme)Built in the early 19th century by the local German nobility, it has housed the Laidi primary school since 1921.Park at Laidi manorThe origins of the manor date back to the turn of…
Bagrati Cathedral in Kutaisi
Bagrati Cathedral probably is among the most iconic site to visit in Georgia, and it should be a must have on your travel list if you have been in those parts of Georgia (Kutaisi). If you are traveling to or from Kutaisi International airport take your time and pay a visit here.
In fact I have visited Bagrati cathedral just between my…
Hotel Royal Batoni, Kvareli, Kakheti, Georgia
One of the most interesting hotels I have stayed last time. Located in the footsteps of surrounding mountains next to Ilias lake, which offers some recreation opportunities, in heart of Georgia, Kakheti, Kvareli.
We stayed here at Easter weekend, 2014 and we definitely got what we paid for.
About Royal Batoni
Located in a picturesque area on…
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