Blog Archive: October 2023

Living in Georgia

Paragraph Resort Hotel & Batumi

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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!…

Georgia

Hotel Intourist Palace Batumi

Hotel Intourist 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  After arriving here from Parapgraph Resort Hotel in Shekvetili it felt a little bit outdated, but for the price paid  - Hotel Intourist Palace is an excellent choice in the heart of Batumi.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…

Living in Georgia

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

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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…

Georgia

Art Cafe Qartuli in Khashuri / The Georgian

Ar Cafe Qartuli also called The Georgian is a lovely roadside restaurant near the town of Khashuri (located next to Khashuri - Borjomi highway) which serves typical Georgian cuisine.

The pricing is quite affordable, the cuisine is delicious and the interior is nice.

When traveling form Tbilisi to Borjomi, I highly recomend to take a stop here, just after finished the Khashuri circle.

they have it all - khinkali, khachapuri, badrijaani, even…

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