Kachetien

After the disintegration of the united Georgian Kingdom, Kakheti became an independent kingdom in the 1460s. Under the long reigns of Alexander I, Levan and Alexander II, it enjoyed peace and prosperity: the population …

1 David Gareja Monastery (70 km southeast of Tbilisi and probably best reach from there. Good for a 1/2 day stop when coming/going from/to Sighnaghi). A 6th-century cave monastery clinging onto a rocky hillside lying me…

Kakheti was an independent principality from the end of the eighth century. It was incorporated into the united Georgian Kingdom at the beginning of the eleventh century, but for less than a decade. Only in the beginnin…

Kakheti (; Georgian: კახეთი K’akheti [kʼaχetʰi]) is a region of Georgia. Telavi is its administrative center. The region comprises eight administrative districts: Telavi, Gurjaani, Qvareli, Sagarejo, Dedoplistsqaro, Sig…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Kakhe…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Kakheti can you recommend, and w…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Kakheti, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share your reco…

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Kakheti? We'd love to hear your sto…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Kakheti? Share your tips in the comments!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Saint Philip, Barbados? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking fo…

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Saint Philip, Barbados do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved her…