Georgia
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A Georgia Road Trip: Driving Solo Through the Caucasus
The roads are windy, the routes are long, the driving is frenzied, and yet it is one of the best driving trips I’ve ever taken. A road trip in Georgia is the perfect way to explore the country and have a true adventure in the Caucasus Mountains. I’ve taken my fair share of road trips, many of them solo. I love being able to have the freedom to create your own agenda, make stops along the way and control any last minute changes. It’s the liberating part of travel I’ve come to truly enjoy. The country of Georgia at first glance may not look to be an ideal place for…
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Cuisine in the Caucasus: Traditional Georgian Foods You’ll Fall for
Freshly baked breads, gooey cheeses, fresh produce and overflowing wine glasses make for a gourmand’s paradise. Discovering more about the traditional Georgian foods reveals hearty dishes, Silk Road seasonings and an abounding hospitality. Because the country sits along the ancient East/West trade route, you’ll see Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern influences, just to name a few. These are a handful of my favorite foods and drinks I had while visiting Georgia, so dive a little deeper with me into Georgian tastes. Every Georgian dish is a poem ~ Alexander Pushkin Delicious Georgian Dishes Georgians are the best bakers, so be ready to carb load on this trip. Better yet, throw the…
