The village of Ushguli in Svaneti below a green mountain
Photo: Image by Елена Сахно from Pixabay, CC0

Beyond Tbilisi

Batumi on the Black Sea, Kutaisi's monasteries, the stone towers of Svaneti and the high villages of Tusheti. The guides here cover the regions past Tbilisi and the trains, buses and roads that link them.

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12 Best Places to Visit in Georgia in 2026, From Kazbegi to Batumi

Georgia is known for its mountains, wine and cave towns. Here are the 12 best places to visit and how to reach them.

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Batumi, Georgia
Getting there

Tbilisi to Batumi: Train, Bus, Marshrutka, Flight or Drive

Batumi is Georgia's Black Sea city. Here is every way to get there from Tbilisi, with times, fares and my pick.

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View of Kutaisi from the Ukimerioni Fortress
Getting there

Tbilisi to Kutaisi: Train, Marshrutka, Bus and Car in 2026

Kutaisi is Georgia's second city, 226 km west. How to get there by train, marshrutka or car, and what each one costs.

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Mestia, June, 2018
Getting there

Tbilisi to Mestia: How to Get to Svaneti by Bus, Train or Plane

Mestia is the gateway to Svaneti, a long day from Tbilisi. Here is every way there, with times, fares and my pick.

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Ağrı Dağı and the Yerevan skyline. The Opera house is visible in the center.
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Tbilisi to Yerevan: Train, Marshrutka, Shared Taxi and the Border

Yerevan is the easy foreign trip from Tbilisi. Here is how the train, vans and taxis work, and what the border is like.

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Tusheti National Park, the road to Omalo, view from Abano pass, Georgia.
Getting there

Tbilisi to Tusheti: The Omalo Road, Shared Jeeps and Timings

Tusheti has one road in, open only in summer. Here is how to get to Omalo, what it costs and how long it takes.

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Fountain in the Old City of Baku, capital of Azerbaijan.
Getting there

Tbilisi to Baku: Train, Flights and the Closed Land Border

Baku is a night away by train again. Here is how the train and flights work, who can ride, and why buses cannot cross.

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Batumi, Georgia
Guide

Things to Do in Batumi: The Seafront, Old Town, Beaches and Day Trips

Batumi is Georgia's Black Sea city. Here are the sights, beaches, day trips and food worth your time, with prices.

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Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi, Georgia
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Things to Do in Kutaisi: Bagrati, Gelati, Caves and Canyons

Kutaisi is Georgia's old royal capital. What to see in town, which day trips to pick and how many days to give it.

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Ushguli, Georgia
Guide

Svaneti Travel Guide: Mestia, Ushguli and the Best Hikes

Svaneti is the valley of stone towers under the Caucasus. Here is what to do in Mestia and Ushguli, and when to go.

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Omalo
Guide

Tusheti, Georgia: Omalo, Dartlo, Hikes and When to Go

Tusheti is the remote tower country of northeast Georgia. Here is what to see, where to walk and stay, and when to go.

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Ananuri Fortress, Georgia
Itinerary

Georgia Itinerary: 7 Days, 10 Days and 2 Weeks from Tbilisi

Georgia is known for mountains, wine and long drives. Here is how I would route 7, 10 or 14 days from Tbilisi.

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