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Tbilisi or Baku: Which Caucasian Capital is Right for Your Trip?

by Stephanie Craig
Georgia - Tbilisi - River - Canva

Planning a trip to the Caucasus and trying to decide whether to go to Tbilisi or Baku? Here are reasons why you should choose Tbilisi or Baku based on your travel style and interests, plus things that both cities have in common. At the bottom, I have some resources for you to help plan your … Read more

What to Pack for Georgia: The Ultimate Georgia Packing List for Women and Men

by Stephanie Craig
Georgia - Shopping - Tibilisi

Wondering what to pack for Georgia and the Caucasus? Trips to this part of the world often include time spent exploring the chich capital of Tbilisi, hikes in some of the country’s lush mountains, visits to sleepy monasteries, and nights spent transiting between cities. Your bags will be potentially shoved into the backs of marshrutkas, … Read more

How to Buy a Georgia Sim Card During Your Adventure in the Caucasus

by Stephanie Craig

Headed to Georgia? Here’s everything you need to know to get a prepaid sim card in Georgia so that you can stay connected while in the country, including my personal experiences and what I paid for my sim card. Read:  What to Pack for Georgia Georgia Sim Card Companies There are three cell phone companies … Read more

The Dry Bridge Market: the Funky Tbilisi Flea Market with History on Display

by Stephanie Craig
Georgia - Tbilisi - Dry Bridge Market

Whenever western visitors step behind the remnants of the Iron Curtain, it’s natural to be curious about what life was like there once upon a time. We hear stories, read history books, listen to interviews, and watch films, but if you’re really curious about life in the USSR or another satellite country, it really helps to … Read more

How to Get from Sheki to Tbilisi and Vice Versa: Well that was Terrifying

by Stephanie Craig

Looking to get from Sheki, Azerbaijan to Tbilisi, Georgia? The options are limited, and all are a little bit unpleasant. However, my adventure ended up being absolutely terrifying! Here’s what you need to know to make the from Sheki to Tbilisi without running into the same problems that I had! Note that I am a huge … Read more

Hi, I’m Stephanie!

Travel Writer Stephanie Craig in Porto, Portugal. Photo by Luis in Porto for Flytographer
Photo by Luis in Porto for Flytographer

An amateur historian and travel enthusiast, I travel around the world full-time visiting historic sites: hidden chapels, Communist monuments, ancient cities, religious relics, national parks, or any place that is beautiful, interesting, or weird. READ MORE

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