PinnedTranscaucasian Trail: All Georgian Stages, Overview & Experiences in the Enchanting CaucasusThe Transcaucasian Trail is a challenging hiking route through the Southern Caucasus. This epic trail passes through untouched nature…Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
Ushguli: Hike to Chvelpi via the Latpari Pass in Georgia (2024)Imagine starting your day in Chazhashi, one of the picturesque villages of the Ushguli community, located in the stunning Svaneti region of…Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 12 from Davberi to Ushguli (2024)The Mestia-Ushguli trek is one of the most famous hikes in Georgia, offering a stunning mix of landscapes. This route is filled with views…Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 11 from Khalde to Davberi (2024)This blog post is part of the Transcaucasian Trail series, and the hike from Mestia to Ushguli is an important section of it. In part 9, I…Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 10 from Zhabeshi to Khalde (2024)The Upper Svaneti region in Georgia, near the Russian border, is one of the most breathtaking areas in the Caucasus Mountains. This…Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 9 from Mestia to Zhabeshi (2024)The trek from Mestia to Ushguli is one of the most popular multi-day hikes in Georgia, and for good reason. The route is not too long and…Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 8 from Guli to Mestia (2024)At the border of Europe and Asia, you’ll find the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT). This long-distance hike through the high and low Caucasus…Aug 16, 2024Aug 16, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 7 from Becho Valley to Guli (2024)We vaguely knew it: the highest mountains in Europe are not in the Alps, but rather on the edge, at the border of Russia and Georgia. Mount…Aug 16, 2024Aug 16, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 6 from Becho Valley to Akhalsheni (2024)The mountain trek through Svaneti (Georgia) continues on day 6, taking me through an area of imposing mountains. You’ll pass rugged…Aug 9, 2024Aug 9, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 5 from Gheshderi to Becho Valley (2024)This trek takes you through the mountains of Svaneti (Georgia), an area with immense peaks. You’ll pass rugged, snow-covered mountain tops…Aug 9, 2024Aug 9, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 4 from Nakra to Gheshderi (2024)This stage is part of a hike in Georgia. The trails of this beautiful and very hospitable country lead you past rugged, snow-covered…Aug 2, 2024Aug 2, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 3 from Utviri Pass to Nakra (2024)If you’ve heard about the country of Georgia, you probably know it’s a paradise for nature lovers. The hiking trails of this beautiful and…Aug 2, 2024Aug 2, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 2 from Zemo Marghi to Utviri Pass (2024)The Transcaucasian Trail is a hiking route for experienced mountain hikers that stretches through the enchanting landscapes of the South…Aug 2, 2024Aug 2, 2024
Transcaucasian Trail Stage 1 from Tobari to Zemo Marghi (2024)The Transcaucasian Trail is a challenging hiking route that stretches through the enchanting landscapes of the South Caucasus. The trail…Jul 18, 2024Jul 18, 2024
Peaks of the Balkans Trail: Epic Hike through the Albanian Alps Overview (2023)Embark on an unforgettable adventure on the Peaks of the Balkans Trail. Starting from the picturesque town of Shkodër, you travel to…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
Peaks of the Balkans Trail Stage 10: Qafa e Pejës to Theth (2023)This stage begins slightly below the highest point of the pass, Qafa e Pejës. From here, I descend down a challenging rocky path that leads…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
Peaks of the Balkans Trail Stage 11: Theth to Valbona (2023)In this stage, I hike the most touristy and popular section of the Albanian Alps. Over the past few days, many people have mentioned that…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
Peaks of the Balkans Trail Stage 9: Ropojansko Jezero to Qafa e Pejës (2023)In this stage, I start my day a bit before the “Ropojansko Jezero” lake. Initially, the path leads through a forest until reaching the…Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Peaks of the Balkans Trail Stage 8: Bora to Ropojansko Jezero via Vusanje (2023)In this stage, I hike from Mount Bora to the lake “Ropojansko Jezero” through Vusanje. This lake, which sometimes dries up, is located near…Jul 17, 2023Jul 17, 2023
Peaks of the Balkans Trail Stage 7: Plav to Bora (2023)This stage begins in the town of Plav, goes through dirt roads and later rocky paths uphill, leading to the green mountains and ending at…Jul 17, 2023Jul 17, 2023
