Eagle Canyon also Eagle Gorge or Artsivi Gorge is located close to the town of Dedoplitskaro in Georgia.
The natural monument represents a unique complex consisting of two sites. The first one is a limestone rock canyon, while the other is an adjacent forested area, where the Khornabuji fortress was built (V c).
I first discovered this great canyon at the start of June 2021, during a Vashlovani trip.
There is a little rangers cabin at…
Lake Zvirgzdu is located in Kurzeme historical region on the border of Kuldīga and Alsunga municipalities.
There are several campsites available at Lake Zvirgzdu, with one of the most popular being - Ezermaļi.
I discovered this place by a chance, back in September 2021, while randomly driving around the area
There are 6 farmsteads on the shore of the lake, the V1264 highway runs along the western end.
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Valmiera & Cēsis from a drone flight.
Took a quick day trip from Riga on January 2, 2021, to visit some lesser-known places
DJI Mavic Air 2, music by Scott Holmes - Discovery
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If you are into military heritage or have some interest in Soviet history - Big Shiraki airfield in the Georgian dessert (steppe) might be an interesting object to visit in Georgia.
I had not a single idea there even exsit such place here in Georgia, but at the astart of June, during a Vashlovani trip, a German friend took us to this place.
Not an expert on Soviet or any other military I was told that during the Soviet Era Sukhoi figher jets…
Restaurant Lakeside is located in the town of Tskaltubo, Georgia on the lake Tsivi.
First discovered and visited at the start of September 2021
In the evening life music was performed. Really chill atmosphere. Food was good.
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Surami Fortress is located in the town of Surami, not far from Khashuri. The fortress itself is located on a rocky mountain.
If you have been traveling arund Georgia, especially by the Tbilisi - Kutaisi - Batumi road, you probably have noticed this fortress, as I do. Actually I've been passing by this place quite often, but bever actually visited. Now, I decided to change that, and when returining from Kutaisi made a quick stop here, to fly a…
Tsivi lake is located in the town of Tskaltubo, region of Imereti, Georgia. A direct translation into English - The Cold lake.
We discovered this place (more precisely we discovered the cafeteria located near the Tsivi lake) at the start of September 2021, during a weekend trip to Kutaisi and region.
The White Dune is one of the landmarks of Saulkrasti, on the Vidzeme gulf coast. The dune offers a splendid view of the sea, the mouth of the Inčupe River, and the vast beach.
Probably, best visited in Summer, we made a short visit here in February 2021
A quick trip outside Jūrmala/Rīga to Saulkrasti
Taken February February 21, 2021
Music by Scott Holmes: Conclusion
Takhti-Tepha mud volcanoes, sometimes also referred to as Vashlovani mud volcanoes is a landform created by the eruption of mud, slurries, water, and gases in the proximity of Takhti-Tepha mountain range.
I had heard about this beautiful place many times before, but first visited at the start of June 2021, during the Vashlovani Trip
This mud volcano is located on the plane, south of Dali water reservoir, at 620 m above sea level in…
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Paravani lake is a volcanic lake in Georgia, located in Javakheti Plateau between Abul-Samsari and Javakheti Ranges in the Samthske Javakheti region, some 2h 30 minutes drive (around 130 km) from Tbilisi.
In the shores of Paravani lake, there is located famous Phoka monastery
Paravani Lake is located 2,073 m (6,801 ft) above sea level and has a surface area of 37.5 km2 (14.5 sq mi) and a drainage basin of 234 km2 (90 sq mi).
Its maximum and…
Recently I migrated my personal blog (the one you are currently reading) from Drupal 7 - to Drupal 9.
The migration process actually still is in process, as I faced a few issues with the site, like lost coordinates with gmap module, some lost pictures here and there, etc.
For the contact form, I decided to re-create it using the webform module as I don't like the new default contact form (or I'm just too used to the webform).
How To Add…
Built in 1914, former courthouse building has transformed itself into a modern 4-star hotel, located in the heart of Kutaisi.
Featuring a bar and a terrace, Newport Hotel Kutaisi is located in Kutaisi, 400 m from Colchis Fountain and 1.5 km from Bagrati Cathedral.
We booked this 4-star hotel for one night stay at the start of September 2021 and paid GEL 267 (USD 85 / EUR 72). Our stay was quite good, except the rooms seemed bit tiny. …
Dalis Mta water reservoir is a man made reservoir built on Iori river, at the distance of 30 km to the south of Dedoplistskaro, in the vicinity of Chachuna Managed Reserve.
We first discovered it during a Vashlovani trip in the Summer of 2021, we actually stayed overnight next to this water reservoir at the Hotel Dalis Mta
Very spectacular place. I would say - one of the most interesting I have recently seen.
The mountain at the…
Valka bus station is centrally located in Valka and offers quite convenient intercity connections to Riga, Valmiera, Rūjiena, and Smiltene.
The bus station in Valka was opened to the public in 1965. There is cafe Walk across the square.
Saghamo Lake is a lake of Samtskhe-Javakheti, southeastern Georgia, just south of Gamdzani. It covers an area of 458 hectares. It is located north of Madatapa Lake and Biketi Lake. The village of Saghamo lies on its eastern bank.
We made a brief stop here, during our Javakheti trip in early June 2021
Saghamo lake is located on the east part of Javakheti volcanic mountains, in the Paravani river basin, at an altitude of 1996 meters.
The…
Okatse Canyon is another breathtaking landmark in beautiful Georgia. The main tourist attraction at Okatse canyon probably is the 780 m long hanging cliff trail with the 20m long platform at the trail end, hanging above the canyon and providing panoramic views. The canyon is located some 50km west of Kutaisi, Georgia.
I first visited Okatse canyon at the start of September 2021, during a weekend trip to Kutaisi and the area, see: …
A quick day trip (with an overnight stay) to Borjomi and Akhaltsikhe in beautiful Georgia
In this drone video footage - Saint George Church and Monastery (sometimes referred just as that lovely women monastery up there somewhere in Borjomi), Atskuri fortress, the gem of Samtskhe Javakheti region - Safara monastery; and of course Rabati complex (there is a nice hotel actually located inside the complex).
Music by Scott Holmes - Epic Cinematic…
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