Borjomi
Borjomi is a historical resort town located in the picturesque Borjomi Gorge, on the edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, 160km east of Tbilisi. The town is famous for its mineral water, a Romanov summer palace, and the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.
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Kazbegi
The township of Stepantsminda (formerly Kazbegi) is located in the Darial Gorge amongst the Caucasus Mountains, 157 kilometers north of Tbilisi, and 9km south of the Russian border.
Continue readingRecommended Books: Georgia
Georgia is a facinating country with a long history, torn between east and west, at the literal crossroads of Europe and Asia. As a part of the Russian Empire and later the USSR, Georgia kept its destinct character. After gaining independence at long last, Georgia is a special mix like no where else. There are four books I recommend to those who are visiting Georgia or those would like to learn more about Georgia.
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A brief history of Georgia spanning 2600 years. Modern day Georgia has survived countless invasions from Persians, Mongols, Turks, and eventually the Russians.
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