Khachapuri is not only a traditional Georgian dish: it’s THE traditional Georgian dish. Leading any list that you will find about Georgian gastronomy, this cheese-filled bread is a mandatory stop during your trip across Georgia. There are so many variations of it that it will take you a while to decide which is your favorite […]
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The Mysteries of the Black Sea
Located between Europe and Asia, the Black Sea baths the coasts of Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Georgia and Ukraine, being some of its most famous spots awesome Istanbul or the Bulgarian beach of Burgas. It has been a quiet witness of the spot where European and Asian elements meet, and hides under its dark waters […]
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Armenia
The Republic of Armenia is located in the South Caucasus Region, surrounded by Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh. With an ancient cultural and historical heritage, this small Eurasian country is full of interesting facts about religion, history and culture. Want to know some of them? Here are 10 things you (probably) didn’t know about Armenia:
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Discover the Caucasus or other incredible adventures with the Travel Scientists 10 Years Anniversary Offer!
We, Travel Scientists, the world’s most gonzo adventure travel operator are happy to announce that we have been at it for the last 10 years! That’s right: ten years full of adventures, challenges and crazy rallies all around the globe. To celebrate this special birthday, we have launched a unique offer usable until March 31st […]
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10 Ways to Have an Adventure in the Caucasus
Are you an adrenaline junkie looking for the next fix? Then we’ve got the doctor’s prescription for you right here! If you’re sick of all the tourists clogging up the streets of Thailand and Cambodia trying to find enlightenment in the next bar, then you’ll want to head over to the South Caucasus. This region on […]
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Why You Should Sign Up for the Caucasian Challenge
Adventure lovers – pay attention! If you’re looking for the next big thing to get the adrenaline pumping while throwing in a heavy dash of travel on the way, then pay attention this post is for you! Also, if you’ve been on the fence about joining the Caucasian Challenge, we’re just about to make your […]
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Agdam, a Ghost Town in Nagorno Karabakh
Agdam is probably one of the strangest places you’ll come across when traveling in the Caucasus. In 1993, this Azeri town was captured by the forces of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, after which its entire population fled East. Today, the settlement is completely abandoned. The Armenian forces destroyed part of it, and later the town […]
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Kapan (AM) – Yerevan (AM) – Day 11 of the Caucasian Challenge 2014 – The Goodbye Party
We woke up knowing this was the last day of our adventure in the Caucasus. Those of us who wanted to get to Yerevan in time for the goodbye party, and still have a chance to visit a few new places on the way, had to leave in a bit of a hurry. Knowing that […]
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Vank (NKR) – Kapan (AM) – Day 10 of the Caucasian Challenge 2014 – The Real Ghost Town Experience
We had a good night’s sleep at our comfortable hotel in Vank, so all teams got up bright and early to prepare for today’s 342-kilometre drive to the town of Kapan, Armenia. This is one of the most interesting parts of our Caucasian Challenge route because it takes us through one of the most remote […]
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