Blog Archive: October 2023
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 Georgian hospitality. Dive into our adventure through the video, and don't forget to give it a thumbs up!Our extended stay at the Paragraph Resort Hotel opened doors to a world of aquatic adventures. From exhilarating water slides to relaxing poolside moments, the water attraction parks on the premises provided the perfect blend of excitement and…
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 After arriving here from Parapgraph Resort Hotel in Shekvetili it felt a little bit outdated, but for the price paid - Hotel Intourist Palace is an excellent choice in the heart of Batumi.
Legend says that Yalta conference during WW2 was intented to be held in Batumi as wished by uncle Joe (Stalin) and the hotel Batumi Intourist Palace was among the choises (built in 1939). In the last minute they agreed to change the location to Yalta. Haven't verified…
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 Caucasus Translations joined the race.
Before the race, I took 4 training sessions on running 10K, three times on a treadmill and once an almost a 9K trail run with a friend in Tbilisi mountains.
The start hour for the marathon was very early, at 7 AM, so we had to get up very early to get to the start. As Marathon was actually…