Blog Archive: November 2023

Travel

London Stansted Airport

Stansted

London Stansted Airport is an international airport serving London, England. It is located near Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, 42 mi (68 km) northeast of Central London.

London Stansted serves over 160 destinations across Europe, Asia and Africa. Stansted is a base for a number of European low-cost carriers. This includes being the largest base for low-cost airline Ryanair, with over 100 destinations served by the airline. As of 2022, it is the…

Travel

Khobi Central Park

Khobi

Khobi is a small town in western Georgia with a population of 4,242. The settlement of Khobi acquired the status of a town in 1981 and currently functions as an administrative center of the Khobi District within the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region.

I first visited this small town at the end of September 2023, during a few-day trip to Svaneti, we made a stop at what seems a central square of the city, found a nice cafe, and enjoyed some light…

Hotel reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Stansted

Featuring 3 international restaurants, the Radisson Blu is just a 2-minute walk from Stansted Airport Terminal. Guests can enjoy stylish, non-smoking, modern rooms featuring free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped gym.

We booked this hotel for a night's stay back in August 2023, while traveling from London to Riga, we chose this hotel because it is directly connected to the airport with a passage, which is awesome. For our night stay we spent about EUR…

Travel

Dadiani Palace

Dadiani

Dadiani Palace is an interesting site to visit once in Zugdidi, there is actually located the histroy and architecture musem.

The Dadiani Palaces History and Architecture Museum is considered to be one of the most eminent palaces in the Caucasus. It is a Neo-Gothic building.

I had heard so much about this place, but finally visited and took off my bucket list at the end of September 2023, during a few-day Svaneti trip together with my mom. We…

Travel

Birthday in London

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The long-awaited London movie has finally graced our screens, capturing the essence of a remarkable birthday celebration back in August. Join us as we embark on a journey that begins in the heart of Tbilisi, meanders through Riga via Kutaisi, witnesses the construction of a house in Capšu zeme, experiences grass-trimming adventures in Jēči, indulges in a delightful fish grilling session, and culminates in the vibrant cityscape of London, with…

Building & Renovation

Installing Hardwood floors for our Frame House In Latvia

In October 2023, we enjoyed a week-long school break from the British International School in Tbilisi, Georgia. Seizing the opportunity, we made plans to travel back to Latvia to advance our DIY project involving a Frame House.

In preparation for our trip, I had already placed orders for OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and hardwood flooring from local suppliers. We had coordinated the delivery, with an agreed-upon date of the evening of October 18…

Living in Georgia

Tsinandali music festival

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In September, the Tsinandali music festival unfolded, marking another chapter in the cherished tradition upheld by the team at Caucasus Translations. Year after year, this cultural extravaganza has become an integral part of our calendar, drawing us into a world of beautiful classical music and the delectable flavors of Georgian cuisine.The Tsinandali music festival is a symphony of cultural richness, offering enchanting classical performances…

Drupal & Servers

How To Fix Access to the path 'C:\Users\...\My Music' is denied when opening a Trados Studio project package

The other day Gvantsa from the translation office in Tbilisi asked if could I help to fix her Trados SDL Studio 2021.

As not being an actual user of this program, just providing support for the office technique I took a look and saw there are some problems with permissions, as the software was saying Access to the path 'C:\Users\...\My Music' is denied when opening a Trados Studio project package.

I thought what a strange choice for the…

Hotel reviews

Mestiatour guesthouse in Mestia

This guest house is located in the picturesque village of Mestia. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided at Mestiatour Guest House.

We booked here one night stay but two separate rooms for the price of GEL 200 at the end of September 2023, during our few-day Svaneti trip

The private and dormitory rooms are heated and simply furnished.


We got a nice room in the third floor, with nice views towards Mestia. Simple and cozy.


From the…

Living in Georgia

International Night at British INT school of Tbilisi

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In the vibrant tapestry of Tbilisi's cultural landscape, October 2023 marked a significant celebration – the International Night at the British International School of Tbilisi. This enchanting event brought together a kaleidoscope of experiences, where Georgian dance, delectable cuisine, and the warmth of camaraderie transcended borders.As the rhythmic beats of Georgian dance echoed through the venue, attendees were immersed in the rich cultural…

Living in Georgia

Tbilisi Airbnb market overview - October 2023

Back in 2022, I had the idea of creating a Tbilisi Airbnb property management service. I created a few articles on my blog and got some attention from the expats living in Georgia, but haven't yet concluded any deal.

Recently I got contacted by a French investor and we agreed to share a cup of coffee to talk about a potential partnership I decided to take another look at the Tbilisi Airbnb property market.  

According to…

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