WHERE to Go, Stay, Eat, Drink & Buy, Late Summer

The latest issue of Where.ge is out! Packed full of the usual recommendations, tips and travel stories, it’s a guide you should not be without- even if you’ve lived here a while!

If you’ve already explored Georgia’s most popular tourist destinations, like Kakheti, Kazbegi and Borjomi, why not give Chiatura a try? The town is famous for its ‘Made in the USSR’ cable cars, little-changed and still rumbling up and down the steep mountains, delivering miners to the mines and curious travelers to the best view of the town and surrounding countryside. While there, be sure to check out the star of many a promotional ‘Travel to Georgia’ video – the mysterious barely-accessible 41-meter rock column with a monastery on top, known as the Katskhi Pillar.

Vardzia is another must-see for travelers with a special interest in Georgia’s history and cultural heritage. The 12th century cave city, former residence of King Tamar, originally consisted of 3,000 apartments and was able to house more than 50,000 people. Be inspired by the spirit of old Georgia…

Svaneti-based reporter Tony Hanmer this issue guides you to another exotic mountain region, Khevsureti, famous for its extraordinary towers and impressive panorama views of the Caucasus mountains close to the Russian border.

Tony also has his usual special offering from his beloved Svaneti mountains. Get acquainted with the little-known gastronomic heritage from the region- so much more than Svan Salt and K’ubdari, a mouth-wateringly delicious Svan version of Georgian Khachapuri, but with the cheese replaced with meat, spices and onions.

As the beach season in Georgia lasts till early October, the Where.ge editorial team, headed by British editor Katie Ruth Davies, decided to give you the full picture of the best beach hotels on the Black Sea coast. Check it out in the WHERE to Stay section and make the best choice for your late summer/early autumn vacation in Georgia’s wonderful seaside resorts.

Not enough? Save the dates of most interesting festivals, exhibitions and concerts in your summer calendar- use the Where.ge event calendar to do it, with suggestions for every taste.

Enjoy summer in beautiful Georgia! Find out how and where with Where.ge magazine!