Tbilisi-Baku: Azerbaijani Adventures

Posted on September 10, 2016September 15, 2016 by David

10 days from Tbilisi and memories of the way faded just a little in the heat and bureaucracy of Baku. First try at the Uzbek embassy failed. Closed for locals to sign a book of condolences for Preside... Read More

Tbilisi-Kazbegi: 2 Days Up and 2 Days Down

Posted on August 23, 2016August 23, 2016 by David

My visa to enter Uzbekistan starts on 6 September, so for now I am staying in Georgia, before setting off to Azerbaijan, across the Caspian Sea, and through a small corner of Kazakhstan to get there. ... Read More

Batumi-Tbilisi: Cha Cha in the Mountains

Posted on August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 by David

Batumi was an abrupt change from Turkey. Quite seedy and much more alcohol. After being plied with the local 70% grape liquor at 10am when I was trying to leave the hostel, I was ready for a refreshin... Read More