Hiking and skiing are not the only things to do in Georgia. While the impressive natural resources within the Caucasus Range are undoubtedly one of the country’s main appeal, deep down, it has many more. And by deep down, I mean really deep down. There are thousands of thermal and mineral water springs underneath Georgian [...]
Unless you’re planning on visiting Georgia to leave your old life behind as you hike the Caucasus Mountains, odds are one of your priorities is to remain connected. Being able to contact your loved ones as you visit the hottest vacation spots in Georgia is not a privilege, but a need. Taking this into consideration, [...]
Common knowledge worldwide says that, the harder you’ve struggled to achieve something, the more you appreciate it once you finally get it. It’s a common principle that applies to quite a few facets of human life. Athletes rejoice when they achieve the gold medal that reflects their lengthy efforts. Students shed tears of joy when [...]
You can learn a lot about a country’s culture by the names of their citizens, and Georgia is not the exception. Many of the most famous names to be found across each of Georgia’s regions reflects the country’s deep Christian beliefs. Inspired by saints, patriarchs, and other relevant figures, many men show religious ideas by [...]
You know it by now—polyphonic singing is quite a big deal in Georgia. Although we didn’t invent the singing tradition, we’re recognized for it worldwide, to the point where Georgian polyphonic singing is considered an intangible heritage treasure by UNESCO. Georgia has a rich singing tradition, vocal techniques have been cultivated for centuries, and we [...]
To say that nowadays Georgia is an unassuming, discreet country is a bit of an understatement. Upon hearing the name of my homeland, many foreigners’ wonder whether we’re talking about the homonymous United States territory or “that European country”. It’s this relative anonymity what has made us seem like some sort of an underdog amidst [...]
Names carry power. They are culture, history, and stories. You can learn a lot about a country’s past, present, and future thanks to the names they prefer, and Georgia is not the exception. Georgia has a rich history and an exceptional mixture of cultures and influences. As such, the currently popular names for babies display [...]
This month of May will be quite atypical for Europeans. The ongoing health crisis regarding COVID-19 has already shaped this spring as the strangest one for many generations worldwide. But amidst the routine changes, many of us have overlooked the interruption of an annual event. One that, for 64 years, has been a mainstay in [...]