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Turkish desserts (Turkish food part 2)
The fact that I love sweets, I believe is no longer a secret to anybody. If this is something new for you, will confirm again : I LOVE sweets. They...
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To Iran or not to Iran…
This is the question… I have been debating for last couple of weeks if I should follow my beloved one, and go travelling to Iran. It has been a...
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Crossing Euphrates into Mesopotamia
I had never thought before that I will ever go to Mesopotamia. This ancient name takes me back to school history books. Tigris and Euphrates, the...
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Breakfast in Turkey (Turkish food part 1)
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. And every evening I go to bed with the thought of the next morning’s breakfast…I know I...
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TPR Photo Quiz – 24 September
Please tell us what is the name of this image and where it was found (not where it exhibited) and you will get a postcard with this image. Travel...
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Georgia: Transport – How to
The main means of transport in Georgia so far is so called marshrutka, a minibus. They are usually old and shattered. Drivers are grim and swearing....
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Borjomi: Mineral water & The Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
Borjomi is a small resort town in south-central Georgia very often overlooked by visitors to Georgia. Alternatively people spend only one night...
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How swastika from ancient Georgia taught me something about...
Swastika is an equilateral cross with four arms bent at right angles. This sigh is usually associated with World War 2 and the Nazi regime in...
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Amazing golden jewelry from Colchis kingdom, Tbilisi, Georgia
On a rainy day in Tbilisi, we decided to visit the National Museum. Usually I kind of get bored in museums, however this one has caught my attention,...
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Hike to Kazbegi, Georgia
After hiking in Svaneti we could not leave Georgia without going to Kazbegi. To be in Georgia and not visit Kazbegi is like visiting Prague and not...
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Disappeared lamb shashlyk – Mystery uncovered
Shashlyk is a form of Shish kebab popular throughout the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Pakistan, Iran, Mongolia, and Israel among other...
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Unusual cemeteries of Georgia
For some people cemeiteries are sad places. For people from a Romanian village Săpânţa the cemetery is a happy place. Traditionally in many...
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What have I got myself into…(?!)
It has been 2 months since we have started our 1year trip. Time has passed so quickly and everything becomes a memory so fast that I can barely have...
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TPR Photo Quiz – 3 September
Khachapuri is one of the most famous Georgian meals. There are different types of this meal. Where the meal in the picture is from? What is the name...
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Hike to Koruldi lakes & Mt. Ushba in Svaneti,...
After one day of rest and some small walks on the outskirts of Mestia it was time for a a big one. Time to hike to Koruldi lakes at the foot of Ushba...
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TPR Photo Quiz – 27 August
What is the name of the settlement where this picture was taken? Travel Photo Report Quiz is a series of posts with photo questions about countries,...
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Hike to Chalaadi glacier, Svaneti, Georgia
After settling down and exploring a bit of Mestia the previous evening we decided to wake up early and hike to Chalaadi glacier, the closest one to...
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The towers of Svaneti, Georgia
After shaving fast through the Black coast we decided to go to the mountains of Svaneti. We chose Kutaisi as a base. Two days later and 6 hours of...
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(Unexpected) Welcome to Georgia in Ukrainian
We were leaving Ayder in Kaskar mountains in hope for some sun, beach and swimming, and because it was rainy, foggy and cold, and because Mara was a...
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