Independent travel guide to the country of Georgia in the Caucasus. New guides, itineraries and field reports.https://www.georgia-spirit.com/en-ushttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/bassiani-club-guide/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/bassiani-club-guide/Bassiani techno club in Tbilisi — history, door policy, peak nights, Horoom, dress code, queue tips, and how to experience one of Europe's great clubs.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTbassianitbilisinightlifetechnoclubshoroomhttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/bakuriani-ski-resort/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/bakuriani-ski-resort/Bakuriani skiing in 2026 — Kokhta, Didveli terrain, lift pass prices, family facilities, Borjomi combinations and getting there from Tbilisi.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakurianiski-resortskiingfamily-skiborjomiwinter-sportshttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-day-trips-from-tbilisi/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-day-trips-from-tbilisi/Kazbegi, Kakheti, Vardzia, Sighnaghi, Tusheti and more — every major day trip from Tbilisi ranked with distance, duration, and who it's best for.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTday-tripstbilisiplanningexcursionshttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-things-to-do-in-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-things-to-do-in-georgia/From Tbilisi sulfur baths to Svaneti towers, Kakheti wine and Caucasus paragliding — the 20 experiences that define a Georgia trip.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTbest-ofbucket-listgeorgiaplanninghttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-in-georgia-under-100/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-in-georgia-under-100/The 15 best-rated Georgia tours priced under €100 — from €25 Tbilisi walks to €95 canyon adventures — ranked by value and experience quality.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonbudgettoursvaluebest-ofhttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/borjomi-mineral-springs/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/borjomi-mineral-springs/Borjomi mineral springs, Central Park, Romanov Palace, Kharagauli National Park and the best spa hotels — practical guide for 2026.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTborjomiwellnessspamineral-watersamtskhe-javakhetihttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/georgia-vs-armenia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/georgia-vs-armenia/Georgia or Armenia? An honest comparison of the two South Caucasus neighbours — scenery, food, history, cost, and why you should combine them.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisongeorgiaarmeniacaucasusplanninghttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/georgia-vs-turkey/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/georgia-vs-turkey/Georgia or Turkey? An honest comparison for travellers choosing between the two — food, history, cost, crowds, and why you might combine them.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisongeorgiaturkeyplanningcaucasushttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/georgia-vs-turkey-eastern/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/georgia-vs-turkey-eastern/Georgia or eastern Turkey for a culture and mountain journey? Compare Kazbegi vs Kaçkar, Tbilisi vs Trabzon, wine, history, cost, and crowds.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisongeorgiaturkeymountainscultureplanninghttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/gudauri-vs-bakuriani/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/gudauri-vs-bakuriani/An honest comparison of Gudauri and Bakuriani — altitude, terrain, access, character, and which resort suits which kind of skier in Georgia.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisongudauribakurianiskiingwinter-sportsgeorgiahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/horseback-riding-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/horseback-riding-georgia/Multi-day horse trekking in Tusheti, day rides from Kazbegi, honest outfitters — practical guide with prices, seasons and difficulty.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThorseback-ridinghorse-trekkingtushetikazbegiadventurehttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/kazbegi-vs-gudauri/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/kazbegi-vs-gudauri/Kazbegi or Gudauri for a 2-3 day mountain escape from Tbilisi? Compare scenery, hiking, ski, atmosphere, and which base suits your priorities.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonkazbegigudaurimountainshikingwinter-sportshttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/martvili-vs-okatse/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/martvili-vs-okatse/Martvili or Okatse? An honest comparison of Georgia's two great canyons — the boat ride in emerald water versus the cliff walk suspended in air.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonmartviliokatsecanyonsimeretisamegrelogeorgiahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/mestia-vs-ushguli/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/mestia-vs-ushguli/Mestia or Ushguli? An honest comparison of Svaneti's two key villages — access, accommodation, atmosphere, and where to stay for your trip.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonmestiaushgulisvanetimountainsgeorgiahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/rafting-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/rafting-georgia/Rafting the Aragvi, Rioni and Mtkvari — grades, seasons, operators, prices, and how to book from Tbilisi. Half-days to multi-day Racha expeditions.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTraftingwhite-wateradventurearagvirionihttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/sighnaghi-vs-telavi/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/sighnaghi-vs-telavi/Sighnaghi or Telavi? An honest comparison of Kakheti's two main wine-country bases — atmosphere, accommodation, wineries, and where to stay.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonsighnaghitelavikakhetiwinegeorgiahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/svaneti-vs-tusheti/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/svaneti-vs-tusheti/Svaneti or Tusheti? An insider comparison of Georgia's two remote mountain regions — access, trekking, culture, and who should choose which.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonsvanetitushetimountainstrekkinggeorgiahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/tbilisi-vs-batumi/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/tbilisi-vs-batumi/Tbilisi or Batumi? Honest comparison of Georgia's capital and its Black Sea resort — culture, food, weather, nightlife, and who should choose which.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisontbilisibatumicitiesblack-seageorgiahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/tskaltubo-spa-town/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/tskaltubo-spa-town/Tskaltubo — radon mineral baths, Soviet sanatorium ruins, the Radisson Collection, Prometheus Cave nearby. Practical guide for 2026.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTtskaltubowellnessspasovietsanatoriumradonhttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/vardzia-vs-uplistsikhe/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/vardzia-vs-uplistsikhe/Vardzia or Uplistsikhe? An honest comparison of Georgia's two great cave cities — history, access, scale, and which deserves your time.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonvardziauplistsikhecave-citieshistorygeorgiahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/abkhazia-travel-context/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/abkhazia-travel-context/An explainer on Abkhazia — its history, the 1992–93 war, Russian occupation since 2008, legal access rules, and why most travellers should not go.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTabkhaziaconflict-zonesoccupied-territoriessafetyhistoryplanninggeorgia-politicshttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/accessible-travel-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/accessible-travel-georgia/Tbilisi's cobbled hills, uneven pavements, and limited infrastructure make Georgia challenging for wheelchair users. Here is what is actually possible.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTaccessibilitywheelchairtbilisiplanningadvicehttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/adjaran-cuisine/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/adjaran-cuisine/A guide to the food of Adjara — Adjaran khachapuri with egg, kaymaghi clotted cream, borano butter cheese, Black Sea fish, and Turkish-influenced sweets.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTfoodadjaran-cuisineadjararegional-foodbatumiBlack-Seageorgian-cuisinehttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/autumn-in-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/autumn-in-georgia/Autumn in Georgia September to November: the rtveli harvest, golden Tbilisi, Kakheti colour, hiking, Tbilisoba festival and the start of truffle season.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTautumnrtveliharvestkakhetitbilisobawinegeorgiahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/azerbaijani-kvemo-kartli/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/azerbaijani-kvemo-kartli/Exploring the Azerbaijani-majority Kvemo Kartli region — Marneuli, Dmanisi's 1.8-million-year-old fossils, Shia heritage, and Georgian-Azerbaijani culture.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTkvemo-kartliazerbaijanidmanisiculturehistorydiversityarchaeologyhttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/bagrationi-sparkling/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/bagrationi-sparkling/Guide to Bagrationi 1882 sparkling wine house in Tbilisi — Georgia's oldest méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine producer since 1882, underground cellarFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTwinesparkling-winetbilisiwinery-tourhistorychampenoisecellar-tourhttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/batumi-beaches/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/batumi-beaches/Batumi's Black Sea beaches — central beach, New Boulevard, hidden coves and nearby alternatives. Facilities, crowds, and where to swim.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTbatumibeachesblack-seaadjarasummerswimmingcoastlinehttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/batumi-nightlife/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/batumi-nightlife/Batumi nightlife — beachfront clubs, casinos, summer open-air venues, cocktail bars, and how the Batumi scene differs from Tbilisi.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTbatuminightlifeclubscasinosbarsblack-seaadjarahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/batumi-with-kids/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/batumi-with-kids/Batumi with children — beach days, the Boulevard, aquarium and dolphinarium, cable car, Botanical Garden, Tsitsinatela, and where to eat with kids.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTbatumifamilykidschildrenblack-seaadjarahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-family-activities/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-family-activities/The definitive guide to Georgia with children — caves, canyons, funiculars, parks, beaches, and cooking classes the whole family will enjoy.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTfamilykidschildrenactivitiesgeorgiafamily-travelhttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-museums-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-museums-georgia/The essential museums of Georgia — the National Museum, Open Air Ethnographic, Stalin Museum, Svaneti Museum, Sighnaghi, Pirosmani, and more.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTmuseumsculturetbilisihistoryartethnographyhttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-ski-resorts-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-ski-resorts-georgia/Compare Gudauri, Bakuriani, Tetnuldi, Goderdzi and Mt Kokhta. Terrain, snow reliability, prices and who each resort suits best. Updated for 2026.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTskiingski-resortswinter-sportsgudauribakurianitetnuldigoderdzihttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-adjara/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-adjara/The best tours in Adjara — Batumi city walks, Botanical Garden, Gonio fortress, Makhuntseti waterfall, Mtirala, and Goderdzi mountain excursions.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTadjarabatumitoursbotanical-gardengoniomakhuntsetimtiralagoderdzihttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-imereti/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-imereti/The best Imereti tours from Kutaisi — Prometheus Cave, Sataplia, Martvili and Okatse canyons, Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, and the extraordinary KatskhiFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTimeretikutaisiprometheus-cavemartviligelatikatskhi-pillaradventurecanyonshttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-kakheti/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-kakheti/The best Kakheti wine tours from Tbilisi or Sighnaghi — full-day winery visits, qvevri experiences, cooking and wine combos, and luxury cellar tastings.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTkakhetiwine-tourssighnaghiqvevriwinerywinetastinghttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-kartli/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-kartli/Best Kartli tours from Tbilisi — Stalin Museum in Gori, the cave city of Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta's UNESCO sites, and Chateau Mukhrani wine estate.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTkartligoriuplistsikhemtskhetachateau-mukhranisovietcave-citiesculturehttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-mtskheta-mtianeti/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-mtskheta-mtianeti/Best tours in Mtskheta-Mtianeti — Kazbegi day trips, 2-day overnight adventures, Ananuri fortress, Gudauri paragliding, and horseback riding in theFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTkazbegimtskheta-mtianetiadventuremountainsparaglidinghorseback-ridingananuricaucasushttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-samegrelo/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-samegrelo/The best tours in Samegrelo — Martvili canyon boat rides, Okatse walkway, Kinchkha falls, Nokalakevi fortress, Dadiani palace, and trips from Kutaisi.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTsamegrelomartviliokatsekinchkhanokalakevidadianikutaisicanyonadventurehttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-samtskhe-javakheti/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-samtskhe-javakheti/The best tours in Samtskhe-Javakheti — Borjomi, Rabati castle, Vardzia cave city, Khertvisi fortress, Javakheti lakes, and day trips from Tbilisi.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTsamtskhe-javakhetivardziaborjomirabatikhertvisijavakhetiakhalkalakicave-cityculturehttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-svaneti/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-svaneti/The best tours in Svaneti — Ushguli day trip, Koruldi lakes hike, Chaladi glacier, Hatsvali cable car, Svan towers, and heli-skiing from Mestia.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTsvanetimestiaushgulikoruldichaladihatsvalisvan-towersheli-skiingadventurehikinghttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-tbilisi/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-tbilisi/The best Tbilisi tours for every interest — city walks, food crawls, sulphur baths, pub nights, and day-trip combos. Curated picks with booking links.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTtbilisitourswalking-toursfood-tourssulphur-bathsnightlifeculturehttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-tusheti/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/best-tours-tusheti/The best tours in Tusheti — Abano Pass 4x4, Dartlo and Shenako villages, horseback multi-day treks, Parsma-Girevi circuits, and how to reach this remoteFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTtushetiabano-passdartloushgulihorseback4x4adventureremotemountainhttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/black-sea-boat-trips/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/black-sea-boat-trips/Boat excursions from Batumi — sunset cruises, dolphin spotting, day charters, fishing and snorkelling trips. Operators, prices and what to expect.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTboat-tripsbatumiblack-seacruisesfishingdolphin-watchingsailinghttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/canyoning-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/canyoning-georgia/Canyoning in Martvili, Okatse, Kintrishi and Bakuriani. Operators, skill levels, safety, prices and when to go. Summer's best water adventure.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTcanyoningadventuremartviliokatsebakurianiimeretiadjarahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/chateau-mukhrani/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/chateau-mukhrani/Guide to Chateau Mukhrani in Kartli — Georgia's finest château winery, Bagrationi royal estate, 19th-century cellars, fine dining, and the closest seriousFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTwinekartlichateauwinery-tourhistoryfine-diningtbilisi-day-triphttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/currency-tipping/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/currency-tipping/Georgian currency, ATMs, card acceptance, cash habits and tipping culture explained. Restaurants, taxis, guides, hotels, supra — what to tip in GEL.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTcurrencymoneytippinglariatmsplanninggeorgiahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/day-trips-from-batumi/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/day-trips-from-batumi/Day trips from Batumi — Gonio fortress, Makhuntseti waterfall, Mtirala rainforest, Khulo, Machakhela, and the Sarpi border. Timings and tours.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTday-tripsbatumiadjarablack-seamakhuntsetigoniomtiralahttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/day-trips-from-kutaisi/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/day-trips-from-kutaisi/Day trips from Kutaisi — Gelati, Motsameta, Prometheus Cave, Okatse, Martvili, Sataplia, and Tskaltubo. Three days of western Georgia itineraries.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTday-tripskutaisiimeretigelatiprometheusokatsemartvilitskaltubohttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/dental-tourism-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/dental-tourism-georgia/Implants for €400, crowns for €150: Georgia's dental care is excellent and a fraction of EU/UK prices. The practical guide to treatment in Tbilisi andFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTdental-tourismtbilisibatumihealthplanningbudgethttps://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/doukhobors-georgia/https://www.georgia-spirit.com/guides/doukhobors-georgia/The Doukhobor villages of Samtskhe-Javakheti — vegetarian pacifists exiled in the 19th century, their distinctive culture, shrinking community, and how toFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTdoukhoborsjavakhetisamtskhe-javakheticulturehistoryreligionrussia