Blog Archive: October 2023

Embedded thumbnail for Paragraph Resort Hotel & Batumi

Paragraph Resort Hotel & Batumi

As our weekend journey led us back to Georgia via Kutaisi, my family and I seized the opportunity to extend our school break. Our chosen retreat? The exquisite Paragraph Resort Hotel nestled near Shekvetili and Batumi. This decision promised days filled with water attractions, encounters with majestic white sharks, and the renowned warmth of…

Living in Georgia |
Hotel Intourist Batumi

Hotel Intourist Palace Batumi

Intourist Batumi Hotel is located in the popular Black Sea resort of Batumi, 300 metres from the nearest beach.

We booked a one-night stay here at the end of October 2023, paying a little less than EUR 80 (breakfast included).  After arriving here from Parapgraph Resort Hotel in Shekvetili it felt a little bit outdated, but for the price…

Georgia |
Embedded thumbnail for 10K Challenge: Conquering Tbilisi Marathon with Caucasus Translations and Terramatris

10K Challenge: Conquering Tbilisi Marathon with Caucasus Translations and Terramatris

On October 1st, 2023 Tbilisi Marathon was held (organized by Heildebergcement and I  participated in running 10 kilometer distance setting my personal record, finishing in 1 hour 10 minutes, and 1 second.

After our successful start at Tbilisi Fun Run in early spring, we decided to challenge ourselves one more time and most team members from…

Living in Georgia |

Latest articles

LEGOLAND Berlin Review: A Fun Family Activity in the German Capital

When planning a family trip to Berlin with children, most travelers immediately think about the Berlin Zoo — and rightly so. But if you are spending a few days in the German capital with younger kids, another solid half-day activity is the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre BerlinWe visited it in April 2026 together with our 7-year-old daughter during our…

Germany |

Ādģēri: The 30K Mistake That Turned Into a Long-Term Experiment

In 2023, we bought Ādģēri in an online auction.Price: just over €30,000.Financing: ~6% interest.Total expected payment over ~5 years: ~€40,000.Status (April 2026): more than half already paid.On paper, it was a bad deal.Realistically, we overpaid by at least 5–6× relative to what the property was objectively worth at the time. No serious buyer…

Ādģēri |