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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Sights in Nagorno-Karabakh: The Gandzasar Monastery, a Medieval Masterpiece
The Gandzasar monastery is an important tourist attraction in Nagorno-Karabakh, visited both by religious people and those who are simply interested in historical monuments, and we think it’s one of the most beautiful monasteries in the region! This Armenian monastery is located in the Mardakert district of Nagorno-Karabakh, and holds relics believed to belong to […]
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Camp Sevan (AM) – Vank (NKR) – Day 9 of the Caucasian Challenge 2014 – We travel to Nagorno-Karabakh
After a night of sharing stories, eating and drinking by the beautiful Lake Sevan, we all got up early in the morning. But some people didn’t want to leave before venturing into the chilly water, so they went for a quick swim. Day 9 was pretty easy and we had plenty of time to make a few […]
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Lake Sevan: A Day at the Beach, Armenian Style
Armenia has a lot to offer for tourists looking for an adventure in the Caucasus, but Lake Sevan is always a special experience. It’s the largest lake in the Caucasus region, as well as one of the world’s largest fresh-water high-altitude lakes. Because it’s one of the most beautiful spots in the region, we love […]
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Driving in Georgia: Riding At Your Own Risk
Driving in the Caucasus can be somewhat of a challenge for Europeans and Americans, not just because of the difficult mountain trails or occasional potholes in asphalted roads; it’s because of the crazy drivers. As you leave Europe and head East, driving habits only seem to get worse. Prepare to enter a world where rules […]
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Tbilisi (GE) – Camp Sevan (AM) – Day 8 of the Caucasian Challenge 2014 – Welcome to Armenia!
After a full day of resting, on the eighth day of our adventure in the Caucasus we were full of energy, and prepared to say goodbye to lovely Georgia. The only ones who stayed behind were the guys from Rabbit Software, who decided to wait for their companions. The rest of us continued our journey […]
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Ambrolauri (GE) – Tbilisi (GE) – Day 6 of the Caucasian Challenge 2014 – An easy drive to Tbilisi
Last night a massive storm hit the Western part of Georgia, knocking the power out in some of the more remote villages and towns in the area. But thunder does not scare the brave adventurers of the Caucasian Challenge, who also had plenty of wine to help them sleep through it like babies.
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Ambrolauri and Khvanchkara Vineyards, the Best Place For Georgian Wine
A small town in Western Georgia, Ambrolauri is the regional capital of the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti regions, and a place all wine lovers should visit, no naturally, it’s one of the major stops on our route. The town was first mentioned in the 17th century, when it was known as one of the residences […]
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Mestia (GE) – Ambrolauri (GE) – Day 5 of the Caucasian Challenge 2014 – Georgian Wine Heaven
Our adventure in the Caucasus takes us through three off-road trails, and the journey from Mestia to Ambroulari was our second such trail. And when we say off-road, we don’t just mean “bumpy”; we’re talking dusty, rocky mountain paths that can take several hours to cross. Some trails can’t be done with 2 wheel drive, […]
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