Pankisi Valley: Ecotourism in East Georgia

July 4, 2021 | Georgia

Georgia is one of the most geologically and culturally diverse countries I’ve had the privilege of calling ‘home’ these past 18 months. Although the balconied streets and artistic spirit of Tbilisi have stolen my heart, I relish any opportunity to get out of the...

Pigs in Blankets and Other Tales: Volunteering at a Vegan Animal Sanctuary

May 28, 2021 | New Zealand

My working holiday visa in New Zealand came with the luxury of earning actual, hard New Zealand dollars that I was able to pump back into exploring this eye-wateringly beautiful yet ££££££ country. Besides cycling my way through the various backpacker jobs typical of...

Keeping Cool at the Tbilisi Lakes

May 25, 2021 | Georgia

How many capital cities can you think of that contain three swimming lakes within the city limits? Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, is one place that fits the bill, which is fairly impressive for a small city with a population of a little over one million. All three of...

Love to Linger: Benefits of Slow Travel

May 17, 2021 | Location Independence

A reliable income (or a plump pot of savings) and a strategically packed backpack are some crucial components for any aspiring digital nomad or long term traveller. But one thing I’ve learnt over the past few years is that one of the most important ingredients...

Surprising Facts About Georgia (the country)

May 10, 2021 | Georgia

hen I made a decision to head to Georgia all I knew about the tiny nation was that it’s a land of mountains and remote monasteries, ancient wine and cheesy breads. That alone was more than enough to pique my interest and over the course of the past year of...