Turkey’s Black Sea Cities: Sinop, Trabzon, and Rize. The Caucasian Challenge minimal assistance rally sets off from Istanbul, and we spend another night in Turkey before we reach Georgia. We’re massive fans of Turkey’s Black Sea Coast, and its glorious scenery: white beaches, green forests, and rolling hills. We always spend a night camping, and partying, […]
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The Moments that Made the Caucasian Challenge Special
We recount some of the moments that made the Caucasian Challenge 2016 special. There are fewer than five months till the this year’s Caucasian Challenge, and we’re getting excited by looking at back at the Caucasian Challenge 2016. We’ve recounted our highlights of each leg of the journey, from leaving Istanbul to the finishing party in […]
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Caucasian Challenge Day 11: Party in Yerevan
The Caucasian Challenge 2016 had a great final day, as teams visited Tatev Monastery en route to the party in Yerevan. After ten incredible days of driving, socialising, experiencing the weird and the wonderful, the Caucasian Challenge was almost over. On Day 11 the team’s task was to make it to the finish […]
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Caucasian Challenge Day 10: Secret Adventures
Day 10 of the Caucasian Challenge was dedicated to secret adventures, which we can’t really tell you about. On Day 10 of the Caucasian Challenge we explored Nagorno-Karabkh, before driving along the Iranian border on our way to Kapan, in Southern Armenia. We can’t tell you everywhere we explored, but it was […]
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Caucasian Challenge 2016 Day 9: The Weirdest Village in the Caucasus?
On Day 9 of the Caucasian Challenge 2016, we traveled to maybe the weirdest village in the Caucasus. After one night at glorious Sevan Lake, on Day 9 it time to leave Armenia… sort of. Our destination was the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, the subject of a conflict between Azerbaijan and […]
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Caucasian Challenge 2016 Day 8: Driving to Armenia
After a rest in Tbilisi, Day 8 of the Caucasian Challenge 2016 meant driving to Armenia. The Caucasian Challenge took a break of Day 7, with the teams free to navigate the wonderful city of Tbilisi. There was a lot to do: cable cars taking visitors to the historic Narikala fortress, sulphur baths amid […]
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Caucasian Challenge 2016 Day 6: Footsteps of Stalin
On Day of the Caucasian Challenge 2016 we followed the footsteps of Stalin, visiting his hometown of Gori. As the Caucasian Challenge headed towards its halfway point, the teams’ task on Day 6 was to make their way to Georgia’s beautiful capital Tbilisi. It’s a relaxed day, with no need for an early start, […]
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Caucasian Challenge 2016 Day 4: The Drive to Mestia
Day 4 of the Caucasian Challenge saw teams drive to Mestia, perhaps the most picturesque town in Georgia. One of the highlights of any Caucasian Challenge, or indeed any trip to Georgia, is visiting the scenic mountain region of Svaneti. At its heart is […]
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The Caucasian Challenge 2016: Driving the Black Sea to Batumi
We look back at the first three days of the Caucasian Challenge 2016. There are now only six months till the Caucasian Challenge begins. That means half a year has passed since the Caucasian Challenge 2016, which means it’s time to look back at all the adventures we had. This week we’ll […]
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Tsitsernakaberd: The Armenian Genocide Complex
The Armenian Genocide Complex is found on Yerevan’s Tsitsernakaberd hill. At Tsitsernakaberd you can find both a monument to, and much information about, the most traumatic time in Armenian history. The site is an essential place to visit on any visit to Yerevan, although it can obviously be an upsetting experience. On Armenian […]
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