Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze

Nino explores the quiet streets of Tianeti, visits the ancient Bochorma Fortress and the Zhaleti Basilica, and shares practical tips on living costs and banking in this remote corner of Georgia. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in T'ianet'i, Georgia. Places in this episode: Tianeti, Kujana garden, Sioni Reservoir, Tianeti Local History Museum, Georgian Restaurant Natella, Bochorma Fortress, Mirza Gelovani House Museum, Zhaleti St George Basilica. Covered: Tianeti history and landmarks, Practical living logistics in Tianeti, Local food and dining costs, Safety and travel advice, Visa and residency regulations. Chapters:00:00 Tianeti03:19 Tianeti Local History Museum07:23 Sabaduri forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tianeti #GeorgiaTravel #BochormaFortress #ZhaletiBasilica #MtskhetaMtianeti #GeorgianHistory #TravelGeorgia #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife #VisitGeorgia #CaucasusMountains #HistoricChurches #LocalFood #MountainDriving #WildlifeGeorgia #SioniReservoir #ErtsoTianeti #PodcastTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

I drive west from Telavi over the Gombori Pass, leaving Kakheti behind for the cooler, forested valley of T'ianet'i. We explore the Sioni Reservoir, the history of Ertso-Tianeti, and settle into a new life in this quiet town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in T'ianet'i, Georgia. Places in this episode: Telavi, Gombori Pass, Ghulelebi, Sioni Reservoir, Bochorma Fortress, Zhaleti St George Basilica, Sabaduri Forest, Kujana garden. Covered: Gombori Pass driving conditions, Tianeti local culture and economy, Sioni Reservoir and Sabaduri Forest, Bochorma Fortress and Zhaleti Basilica, Cost of living and banking in Tianeti, Visa and registration logistics. Chapters:00:00 Gombori Pass02:33 T'ianet'i05:14 Sioni Reservoir08:08 Georgian Restaurant Natella A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #Tianeti #GomboriPass #SioniReservoir #ErtsoTianeti #BochormaFortress #Khinkali #TravelGeorgia #MtskhetaMtianeti #RoadTripGeorgia #HiddenGemGeorgia #CaucasusMountains #GeorgianCulture #AutumnInGeorgia #SlowTravel #LocalFoodGeorgia #HistoryOfGeorgia #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On my final full day in Telavi, I join a family vineyard for the first grapes of Rtveli, press wine into qvevri, and visit the Alaverdi Monastery before reflecting on the costs and rhythms of living here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Telavi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Kakheti, Tsinandali, HB TELAVI, Doli, Bank of Georgia, Public Service Hall, Giant Plane Tree, Old Town. Covered: Rtveli Harvest, Telavi Logistics, Local Dining Costs, Historic Landmarks, Expat Living Guide, Wine Culture. Chapters:00:00 Telavi03:22 Kakheti06:41 Doli08:50 Cafe Mogoneba A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #KakhetiWine #RtveliHarvest #TelaviLife #QvevriWine #GeorgianFood #TravelGeorgia #ExpatsInGeorgia #CaucasusMountains #WineTourism #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #UjarmaFortress #AlazaniValley #TsinandaliEstate #KhachapuriLover #GeorgiaVisaFree #NinoBeridze https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On my final full day in Telavi, I join a family grape harvest for the first time, navigate the practicalities of moving on from Kakheti, and listen to Mahler under the plane trees before heading back toward the capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Telavi, Georgia. Places in this episode: VinoOdor Telavi, House of Justice Telavi, Bank of Georgia Telavi, Tsinandali Estate, Giant Plane Tree, HB TELAVI, Kera Rooms, Ortachala Station. Covered: Rtveli Harvest, Telavi Logistics, Tsinandali Festival, Cost of Living, Historical Sites. Chapters:00:00 VinoOdor Telavi01:57 Street03:49 Giant Plane Tree07:11 HB TELAVI09:17 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #KakhetiWine #RtveliHarvest #TelaviGeorgia #TsinandaliEstate #QvevriWine #GeorgianFood #TravelGeorgia #ExpatLifeGeorgia #CaucasusMountains #WineCulture #HistoricalSites #BudgetTravel #SoloFemaleTravel #NinoBeridze #GeorgiaVisa #LocalExperience #AlazaniValley https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino explores Telavi on day seven as Rtveli preparations peak, visiting the Saturday market for supplies, attending the classical music festival at Tsinandali Estate, and reflecting on the season of harvest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Telavi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Giant Plane Tree, Cafe Gisheri, Freedom Square, Saturday Market, Nadikvari, Tsinandali Estate, Bank of Georgia, Batonis Tsikhe. Covered: Telavi Daily Life, Tsinandali Festival, Rtveli Preparation, Local Dining Costs, Historic Landmarks, Expat Living Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Telavi03:01 Nadikvari05:23 Bank of Georgia A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TelaviGeorgia #KakhetiWine #RtveliHarvest #TsinandaliEstate #GeorgiaTravel #ClassicalMusicFestival #TelaviMarket #GeorgianCulture #VisitGeorgia #WineCountry #AlazaniValley #BatonisTsikhe #TravelBudget #LivingInGeorgia #CaucasusMountains #PolyphonyMusic #GeorgianFood #AutumnInGeorgia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino steps into the heart of Telavi's old town to witness the ancient giant plane tree, navigates the quiet aftermath of recent floods, and prepares for the first grape harvest supras of the season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Telavi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Freedom Square, Giant Plane Tree, Nadikvari Park, Batonis Tsikhe, Telavi History Museum, HB TELAVI, Doli, Bank of Georgia. Covered: Telavi Daily Life, Rtveli Preparation, Local Dining Costs, Historic Landmarks, Expat Living Logistics, Post-Disaster Recovery. Chapters:00:00 Telavi02:15 Nadikvari Park04:28 Tsinandali Estate06:36 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Telavi #Kakheti #GeorgiaTravel #Rtveli2026 #GiantPlaneTree #BatonisTsikhe #TsinandaliFestival #QvevriWine #ExpatsInGeorgia #DigitalNomadGeorgia #CaucasusTravel #WineCountry #SupraCulture #TravelBudget #LocalLife #AutumnInGeorgia #FoodieGeorgia #HiddenGems https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino navigates Telavi’s post-mudflow streets, visits the Saturday market for pre-harvest supplies, and reflects on the upcoming Rtveli grape harvest while sharing practical tips on living in Kakheti. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Telavi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Nadikvari Park, Saturday Market, Batonis Tsikhe, Giant Plane Tree, Tsinandali Estate, HB Telavi, Cafe Gisheri. Covered: Rtveli Harvest Preparation, Telavi Urban Life, Post-Disaster Recovery, Local Market Culture, Expat Living Costs. Chapters:00:00 Telavi02:33 Nadikvari Park05:40 Batonis Tsikhe09:29 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #TelaviLife #RtveliHarvest #KakhetiWine #QvevriWinemaking #GeorgiaExpats #TravelGeorgia #CaucasusMountains #UNESCOHeritage #SupraCulture #TelaviMarket #TsinandaliEstate #PlaneTreeLegend #GeorgiaFood #SlowTravel #LivingInGeorgia #AutumnInGeorgia #WineTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Day four in Telavi finds Nino navigating post-mudflow streets to join a family grape harvest, tasting the first chacha of the season, and reflecting on the quiet rhythm of living in Georgia's wine capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Telavi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Saturday Market, Freedom Square, Giant Plane Tree, Cafe Mogoneba, Tsinandali, Batonis Tsikhe, Telavi History Museum, Nadikvari Park. Covered: Rtveli preparation, Telavi urban life, Practical living logistics, Local dining and costs, Historic landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Saturday Market01:55 Tsinandali04:08 Telavi06:03 House of Justice08:38 Nekresi monastery A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #KakhetiWine #RtveliHarvest #TelaviLife #QvevriWine #VisitGeorgia #CaucasusMountains #PolyphonyMusic #TravelPodcast #NinoBeridze #GeorgiaFood #WineCountry #AlazaniValley #DigitalNomadGeorgia #TraditionalWinemaking #GeorgianHospitality #SummerInGeorgia #ExploreKakheti https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino explores Telavi on the third day of her stay, navigating streets still recovering from July's mudflow while preparing for the upcoming Rtveli harvest. She visits the Giant Plane Tree, checks on local banking logistics, and reflects on the rhythm of life in Kakheti. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Telavi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Freedom Square, Kavkasioni Avenue, Batonis Tsikhe, Giant Plane Tree, Nadikvari Park, Kakutsa Cholokashvili Street, HB TELAVI, Bank of Georgia. Covered: Telavi urban life, Banking and SIM logistics, Rtveli harvest preparation, Post-disaster recovery infrastructure, Local dining costs, Tsinandali Festival. Chapters:00:00 Alazani Valley01:10 Kavkasioni Avenue02:59 Telavi05:11 Alaverdi Monastery06:51 Saturday Market08:23 Cafe Gisheri A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TelaviGeorgia #KakhetiWine #RtveliHarvest #VisitGeorgia #TravelGeorgia #TsinandaliEstate #GiantPlaneTree #BatonisTsikhe #GeorgianFood #KhinkaliLover #QvevriWine #PolyphonyMusic #GeorgiaLife #ExpatInGeorgia #SlowTravel #CaucasusMountains #AlazaniValley #CultureTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Day two in Telavi: navigating the post-mudflow streets, settling into a flat on Kakutsa Cholokashvili Street, and preparing for the Rtveli harvest with a walk through Nadikvari Park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Telavi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Kakutsa Cholokashvili Street, Cafe Mogoneba, Bank of Georgia, Nadikvari Park, Freedom Square, Giant Plane Tree, Batonis Tsikhe, HB Telavi. Covered: Telavi urban life, Rtveli harvest preparation, Tsinandali Festival, Post-disaster recovery, Local dining costs. Chapters:00:00 Kakutsa Cholokashvili Street01:23 Freedom Square03:43 Giant Plane Tree06:12 Telavi08:12 Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #Telavi #Rtveli #KakhetiWine #NinoBeridze #GeorgiaLife #TravelPodcast #WineCountry #NadikvariPark #BatonisTsikhe #TsinandaliEstate #GeorgianCulture #QvevriWine #AlaverdiMonastery #GeorgiaOnMyMind #SlowTravel #FoodAndWine #EasternEurope https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino drives down from the high passes of Tusheti to the Alazani Valley, arriving in Telavi as grape harvest season begins. She explores the town's history, practicalities, and the upcoming wine festivals. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Telavi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Omalo, Alvani, Alazani Valley, Old Town, Batonis Tsikhe, Giant Plane Tree, Nadikvari Park, Tsinandali Estate. Covered: Telavi arrival and logistics, Rtveli harvest season introduction, Telavi historical landmarks, Practicalities of living in Telavi, Upcoming cultural events in Telavi. Chapters:00:00 Alvani01:13 Telavi04:32 Giant Plane Tree07:50 Alaverdi Monastery A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #Telavi #Kakheti #Rtveli2026 #QvevriWine #TsinandaliFestival #BatonisTsikhe #GiantPlaneTree #AlazaniValley #NadikvariPark #GeorgiaMoving #VisaFreeGeorgia #Polyphony #WineCountry #TravelTips #LocalLife #HistoricTown #GeorgiaVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino spends her final day in Omalo as rain moves in, packing up, settling accounts, and reflecting on a last walk through the village. She talks about the cost of the off-grid life, the coming road closure, and what it means to leave a place just as it prepares for winter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Omalo, Georgia. Places in this episode: Zemo Omalo, Kvemo Omalo, Keselo Fortress, Sofos Cafe, Cafe Shumeri. Covered: Last day in Omalo, Cash-only budget breakdown, Seasonal transition and road closure, Solar power in Tusheti, Rainy-day village walk. Chapters:00:00 Omalo02:40 Keselo Fortress03:58 Village rain on stone path05:39 Guesthouse kitchen07:39 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Omalo #Tusheti #GeorgiaTravel #TushetiNationalPark #KeseloFortress #AbanoPass #SeasonalTravel #TravelGeorgia #CaucasusMountains #OffGridTravel #GuesthouseLife #MountainVillage #TravelPacking #Kubdari #GudaCheese https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On her last full day in Omalo, Nino packs her bag, does the final maths on Tusheti's cash-only economy, and says a slow goodbye to the stone towers before the road closes for winter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Omalo, Georgia. Places in this episode: Keselo Fortress, Cafe Shumeri, Guesthouse Nazo, Tusheti Protected Areas Visitor Centre, Viewpoint, Kvemo Omalo, Kvemo Alvani. Covered: Omalo practical costs, Tusheti seasonal economy, Last day reflections, Travel day planning, Road conditions and bridge works. Chapters:00:00 Rain on slate roof, interior room00:40 Cafe Shumeri03:08 Kvemo Alvani03:51 Cafe interior, plates clinking04:42 Viewpoint06:03 Kvemo Omalo07:00 Guesthouse interior, fire crackling A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Omalo #Tusheti #GeorgiaTravel #RepublicOfGeorgia #TravelCaucasus #OffGridLiving #MountainVillage #KeseloFortress #Kubdari #GudaCheese #AbanoPass #BudgetTravel #CashOnly #SlowTravel #Tushetoba #Shenako https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Day six in Omalo: a thunderstorm pins Nino indoors, then clears for a walk to Shenako's stone village. She talks cheese economics with a shepherd's wife, watches the first autumn colours touch the Pirikita Range, and counts the cost of this off-grid life before planning her exit over the Abano Pass. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Omalo, Georgia. Places in this episode: Shenako, Alazani River, Pirikita Range, Shenako church, Cafe Shumeri, Chagma valley, Kvemo Omalo, Abano Pass. Covered: Shenako village visit, Guda cheese production and pricing, Omalo-Shenako trail conditions, Tusheti seasonal depopulation, Abano Pass roadworks and closure, Guesthouse full-board economics. Chapters:00:00 Chagma valley03:13 Shenako04:29 Omalo05:40 Pirikita Range06:59 Cafe Shumeri A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #Tusheti #Omalo #ShenakoVillage #GreaterCaucasus #TrekkingGeorgia #GudaCheese #OffGridTravel #AbanoPass #Kakheti #MountainVillage #TravelGeorgia #HikingTusheti #GeorgianFood #Polyphony #StoneVillage #CashOnlyTravel #TushetiNationalPark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On Saint Mary's Day in Omalo, Nino joins the village celebration, reflects on the cost of off-grid living, and hikes toward Shenako's stone village before the season ends. Practical notes on cash, SIMs, and the Tushetoba festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Omalo, Georgia. Places in this episode: Zemo Omalo, Kvemo Omalo, Church of the Assumption, Keselo Fortress, Tusheti Protected Areas Visitor Centre, Cafe Shumeri, Abano Pass, Alvani. Covered: Mariamoba festival, Tush polyphony, Guda cheese economics, Cash-only logistics and solar power, Tushetoba festival planning, Seasonal depopulation and road works. Chapters:00:00 Zemo Omalo01:18 Church interior, low murmur of congregation02:23 Kvemo Omalo04:40 Cafe Shumeri05:38 Tusheti Protected Areas Visitor Centre08:04 Omalo10:11 Quiet room at night, wind outside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tusheti #Omalo #GeorgiaTravel #Mariamoba #SaintMarysDay #TushPolyphony #GudaCheese #Kubdari #KeseloFortress #AbanoPass #CaucasusMountains #OffGridLiving #Tushetoba #GeorgianFeast #Supra #TravelGeorgia #MountainVillage #HikingTusheti https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On day four in Omalo, Nino finally makes the walk to the stone village of Dartlo, returns for a late lunch at Cafe Shumeri, and hears about Saint Mary's Day preparations. She reflects on the shortening season, the cost of a guesthouse stay, and the raw, off-grid rhythm of Tusheti life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Omalo, Georgia. Places in this episode: Dartlo, Keselo Fortress, Cafe Shumeri, Abano Pass, Pirikita valley. Covered: Dartlo hike and village, Mariamoba Saint Mary's Day, Guesthouse costs and cash-only logistics, Road construction Abano Pass and Shenako bridge, Local food prices at Cafe Shumeri. Chapters:00:00 Dartlo00:23 Mountain trail, wind, distant sheep bells01:20 Omalo03:24 Cafe Shumeri04:50 Cafe terrace, low voices05:54 Abano Pass A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #Tusheti #Omalo #Dartlo #Mariamoba #SaintMarysDay #AbanoPass #KeseloFortress #TushetiNationalPark #HikingTusheti #OffGridTravel #GeorgianFood #Kakheti #CaucasusMountains #SlowTravel #GudaCheese https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On day three in Omalo, Nino takes a short hike to the Kue field, watches for bezoar goats at dusk, and reflects on the cost of living in this off-grid Tusheti village, from guesthouse dinners to the coming Tushetoba festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Omalo, Georgia. Places in this episode: Kue field, Keselo fortress, Kvemo Omalo, Visitor Centre, Cafe Shumeri, Dartlo, Abano Pass. Covered: Kue field hike, Bezoar goat watching, Tushetoba festival, Cash-only logistics, Guesthouse costs, Dartlo trail planning. Chapters:00:00 Omalo01:24 Kue field03:03 Cafe Shumeri04:28 Dartlo07:27 Quiet village night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Omalo #Tusheti #GeorgiaTravel #KeseloFortress #TushetobaFestival #BezoarGoats #Kabudari #GudaCheese #AbanoPass #TushetiNationalPark #MountainHiking #TravelGeorgia #Kakheti #OffGridLiving #PolyphonicSinging #TushCulture #CaucasusMountains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Day two in Omalo, Tusheti: Nino wakes to rain, explores the Keselo fortress towers, walks the meadow to Kvemo Omalo, checks out the Tusheti Protected Areas Visitor Centre, and plans a hike to Dartlo. Practical notes on cash, SIM coverage, and the reality of rural off-grid living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Omalo, Georgia. Places in this episode: Keselo Fortress, Tushetian Ethnographic Museum, Kvemo Omalo, Zemo Omalo, Tusheti Protected Areas Visitor Centre, Cafe Shumeri, Park Hotel Tusheti. Covered: Keselo fortress exploration, Tusheti Protected Areas Visitor Centre, Walking and trail planning from Omalo, Lunch at Cafe Shumeri, Practicalities of cash and SIM in Tusheti, Tushetoba festival planning. Chapters:00:00 Keselo Fortress02:16 Tushetian Ethnographic Museum04:38 Kvemo Omalo05:42 Cafe Shumeri06:48 Zemo Omalo07:48 Guesthouse dining room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Omalo #Tusheti #GeorgiaTravel #TushetiNationalPark #KeseloFortress #Tushetoba #Kubdari #GudaCheese #HikingGeorgia #OmaloGuesthouse #AbanoPass #TravelGeorgia #OffGridTravel #MountainVillage #TushetianCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino arrives in Omalo after the hair-raising Abano Pass drive, explores the Keselo fortress towers, and settles into guesthouse life in this off-grid summer-only valley. She also checks the practicalities: cash-only, no signal, and the cost of a full-board stay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Omalo, Georgia. Places in this episode: Zemo Omalo, Kvemo Omalo, Keselo Fortress, Lali's Cafe, Tusheti Protected Areas Visitor Centre. Covered: Abano Pass road conditions, Keselo fortress history, Omalo practicalities cash and signal, Tusheti seasonal economy, Walking to Dartlo. Chapters:00:00 Omalo01:47 Zemo Omalo03:17 Lali's Cafe05:43 Kvemo Omalo08:11 Quiet night village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #Tusheti #Omalo #AbanoPass #KeseloFortress #Kubdari #OffGridTravel #MountainVillage #HikingGeorgia #CaucasusMountains #TravelGeorgia #Tushetoba #PolyphonicSinging #ShepherdLife #StoneTowers https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On her final day in Qvareli, Nino walks the vineyards, shares a farewell supra with Davit, and reflects on the quiet countdown to rtveli. She also gives practical tips on visiting the region and what it costs to live there. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Qvareli, Georgia. Places in this episode: Shilda valley, Restaurant Saperavi, Ilia Lake, Money Museum, TBC Bank branch, Davit's house. Covered: Vineyard walk and grape maturation, Farewell supra with Davit, Banking and SIM card practicalities, Ilia Lake walk and museum visit, Cost of living in Qvareli, Kindzmarauli wine and rtveli anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Shilda valley01:07 TBC Bank branch02:49 Restaurant Saperavi04:07 Ilia Lake06:12 Davit's house08:17 Courtyard A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qvareli #KakhetiWine #Kindzmarauli #GeorgiaTravel #WineCountry #RtveliHarvest #Supra #GeorgianWine #IliaLake #ShildaValley #TravelGeorgia #AugustInGeorgia #WineTasting #WorkingTown #SlowTravel #Caucasus #TushetiBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On her last full day in Qvareli, Nino watches the grapes ripen in the Shilda valley, visits the Khareba wine tunnel, and hikes Nekresi at golden hour for a final farewell to the Alazani plain. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Qvareli, Georgia. Places in this episode: Shilda valley, Khareba Winery, Nekresi Estate, Ilia Lake, Family Cellar Lunisi. Covered: Vineyard observation, Wine cave tasting, Monastery excursion, Local food costs, Harvest countdown. Chapters:00:00 Shilda valley00:45 Vineyard02:36 Market03:26 Khareba Winery04:21 Nekresi Estate06:43 Ilia Lake07:30 Family Cellar Lunisi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qvareli #GeorgiaTravel #KakhetiWine #Kindzmarauli #Saperavi #NekresiMonastery #KharebaWinery #Tusheti #TravelPodcast #WineCountry #HarvestSeason #SlowTravel #GeorgiaFood #AlazaniValley #SoloTravel #HiddenGeorgia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On day six in Qvareli, Nino follows the fog through the Shilda valley, watches a family vineyard swell toward harvest, and learns the quiet patience of August. She visits Nekresi at golden hour and reflects on the cost of slow living in Kakheti. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Qvareli, Georgia. Places in this episode: Shilda valley, Nekresi Estate cafe, Nekresi monastery, Kvareli Wine Cave, Family Cellar Lunisi, Ilia Chavchavadze Kvareli State Museum. Covered: Vineyard observation, Nekresi monastery revisit, Local food and costs, Harvest countdown, Wine culture. Chapters:00:00 Shilda valley02:16 Nekresi Estate cafe03:24 Nekresi monastery05:20 Family Cellar Lunisi08:17 Night, frogs, very quiet A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qvareli #KakhetiWine #GeorgiaTravel #Kindzmarauli #NekresiMonastery #WineCountry #AugustHarvest #Rtveli2026 #KvareliWineCave #FamilyCellarLunisi #ShildaValley #SlowTravelGeorgia #MariamobaCountdown #MtsvadiAtLunisi #CafeNekresiEstate #TasteOfKakheti https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On day five in Qvareli, Nino follows a single vine as the grapes swell toward harvest, visits the Kvareli Wine Cave's cool tunnels, and shares a slow supper at Family Cellar Lunisi with the season's first chacha. Practical costs and the quiet work of August in Kakheti. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Qvareli, Georgia. Places in this episode: Shilda valley, Kvareli Wine Cave, Ilia Chavchavadze museum, ChikChiki Cafe, Family Cellar Lunisi, Church of St. Nino, Alazani plain, Duruji valley. Covered: Vineyard observation, Wine cave visit, Working town life, Local food costs, Harvest anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Shilda valley02:08 Ilia Chavchavadze museum03:42 Kvareli Wine Cave05:11 Family Cellar Lunisi06:43 Night08:16 Church of St. Nino A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #Kakheti #Qvareli #Kindzmarauli #WineCave #Rtveli #Saperavi #GeorgianWine #AugustInGeorgia #FoodAndWine #TravelGeorgia #WineCountry #HarvestSeason #FamilyCellarLunisi #Chacha #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On day four in Qvareli, Nino follows a single vineyard through the late-August heat, watches the grapes sweeten towards harvest, visits a family winery, and reflects on the quiet work that goes into every bottle of Kindzmarauli. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Qvareli, Georgia. Places in this episode: Shilda Valley, Kvareli Wine Cave, Kudigora, Cafe gremisio, Restaurant Chveni Sopheli. Covered: Vineyard observation and grape maturation, Kindzmarauli PDO and semi-sweet Saperavi, Local food and wine costs, Supra and toasting culture, Winery visits and tasting, Harvest countdown to rtveli. Chapters:00:00 Qvareli02:41 Shilda Valley06:08 Restaurant Chveni Sopheli07:55 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qvareli #Kakheti #GeorgiaTravel #Kindzmarauli #WineHarvest #Rtveli #Saperavi #WineCountry #TravelGeorgia #HikingInKakheti #LocalWine #SupraParty #GeorgianFood #SlowTravel #VineyardLife #AugustInGeorgia #HarvestCountdown #WineTasting https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On day three in Qvareli, Nino walks up to the Nekresi monastery at golden hour, visits a family vineyard in the Shilda valley, and shares the practical costs of life in this working wine town before the rtveli harvest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Qvareli, Georgia. Places in this episode: Nekresi, Shilda valley, Koncho Winery, Restaurant Saperavi, Cafe Open. Covered: Qvareli daily life, Nekresi monastery, Kindzmarauli wine, Vineyard visit, Harvest anticipation, Local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Qvareli00:22 Nekresi02:12 Cafe Open04:29 Shilda valley06:56 Restaurant Saperavi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #Kakheti #Qvareli #Nekresi #Kindzmarauli #Saperavi #Rtveli #WineCountry #TravelGeorgia #GeorgianWine #WalkingTour #HarvestSeason #Caucasus #GeorgiaWine #Tbilisi #KakhetiTravel #ShildaValley #Supra #GeorgiaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Day two in Qvareli: Nino follows the Kindzmarauli grape story from a hillside vineyard to the Ilia Chavchavadze museum, sorts out the practical costs of staying, and watches the town build toward rtveli. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Qvareli, Georgia. Places in this episode: Kvareli Wine Cave, Ilia Chavchavadze Kvareli State Museum, Restaurant Saperavi, Family Cellar Lunisi, Shilda Valley, Duruji River, Cafe Open, Gremi fortress. Covered: kindzmarauli microzone and saperavi grapes, ilia chavchavadze museum, qvavreli wine cave and tasting, shilda valley family wine cellars, kvvareli cost of living and food prices, rtveli harvest countdown, supra culture and toasts. Chapters:00:00 Shilda Valley01:43 Ilia Chavchavadze Kvareli State Museum04:04 Restaurant Saperavi05:08 Duruji River06:32 Family Cellar Lunisi07:41 Nekresi monastery09:03 Quiet room, rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qvareli #Kakheti #GeorgiaTravel #Kindzmarauli #Saperavi #Rtveli2026 #WineCountry #IliaChavchavadze #ShildaValley #QvevriWine #GeorgianWine #TravelGeorgia #HarvestSeason #SlowTravel #WineTasting #KakhetiWineRoute #TbilisiToKakheti #GeorgiaFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino arrives in Qvareli, Kakheti's working wine town, in the mid-August heat as the Saperavi grapes swell toward harvest. She explores the Kindzmarauli microzone, visits Gremi fortress and Nekresi monastery, and settles into the slow, purposeful rhythm of a town that exists for wine. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Qvareli, Georgia. Places in this episode: Samzeo Kvareli, Kvareli Wine Cave, Restaurant Saperavi, Gremi, Cafe gremisio, ChikChiki Cafe, EuroClub Kvareli, Shilda valley. Covered: Qvareli arrival and town character, Kindzmarauli PDO and semi-sweet Saperavi, Gremi fortress visit, Cost of living in Qvareli, Harvest season anticipation, Working town life in Kakheti. Chapters:00:00 Samzeo Kvareli01:27 Kvareli Wine Cave03:34 Restaurant Saperavi04:55 Gremi06:35 ChikChiki Cafe08:02 Shilda valley09:55 Vineyard A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qvareli #Kakheti #Kindzmarauli #GeorgiaTravel #GeorgianWine #Saperavi #Rtveli #Gremi #Nekresi #KakhetiWine #TravelGeorgia #WineTour #AlazaniValley #Mariamoba #QvevriWine #CaucasusTravel #HiddenGeorgia #WineCountry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On her final morning in Sighnaghi, Nino walks the fortress walls under a light summer rain, has a long breakfast at a local café, and visits the museum one last time. She reflects on the town's economy, shares a practical cost breakdown, and prepares for the journey into the high Tusheti valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Sighnaghi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Bebris Park, Erekle II Square, ChikChiki Cafe, David the Builder Square, Sighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography, Kostava Street, Kusika restaurant & Hotel, Cafe Medea. Covered: Last day in Sighnaghi, Pirosmani museum revisit, Local meal and cafe costs, Weather and packing for Tusheti, Sighnaghi tourism vs agriculture economy, Farewell to Kakheti. Chapters:00:00 Sighnaghi01:41 ChikChiki Cafe03:23 Cafe Medea05:16 B&B guesthouse room06:28 Guesthouse balcony, valley breeze07:17 Fortress wall at sunset, distant chatter08:35 Tusheti A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sighnaghi #Kakheti #GeorgiaTravel #TravelGeorgia #CityOfLove #Pirosmani #SighnaghiMuseum #RedWineIceCream #Tusheti #GeorgianWine #QvevriWine #SlowTravel #Caucasus #TravelGuide #SoloTravel #WineCountry #KakhetiWine #VisitGeorgia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On her final day in Sighnaghi, Nino rides out a summer thunderstorm, reflects on the town's tourism-led economy, and savors a last taste of Kakhetian hospitality before heading to Tusheti. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Sighnaghi, Georgia. Places in this episode: ChikChiki Cafe, Erekle II Square, Sighnaghi Fortress Walls, Kusika restaurant & Hotel, Sighnaghi Historical and Ethnographic Museum, Church of St. Stephen, Balcony Sighnaghi, Cafe Medea. Covered: Sighnaghi final day reflection, Sighnaghi tourism economy and agriculture, Sighnaghi practical costs and visa info, Sighnaghi food and wine experiences, Sighnaghi weather and seasonal feel, Departure to Tusheti. Chapters:00:00 Sighnaghi00:32 ChikChiki Cafe01:44 Cliff top04:22 Church of St. Stephen05:39 Street07:19 Balcony Sighnaghi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sighnaghi #Kakheti #GeorgiaTravel #QvevriWine #Pirosmani #CityOfLove #Tusheti #TravelGeorgia #WineCountry #Caucasus #SighnaghiFortress #SlowTravel #Georgia #TravelEurope #KakhetiWine #HikingTusheti #SighnaghiHotel #GeorgianPolyphony https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino spends her final evening in Sighnaghi walking the walls at sunset, sharing a quiet dinner with her guesthouse owner, and reflecting on the town's balance of tourism and daily life. She also looks ahead to the journey into the high valleys of Tusheti, with practical notes on costs and getting there. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Sighnaghi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Sighnaghi Fortress Walls, Balcony Sighnaghi, ChikChiki Cafe, Kusika restaurant, Church of St. Stephen, Tourist Information Center, Wedding House. Covered: Sighnaghi sunset and final evening, Local economy tourism vs agriculture, Preparation for departure to Tusheti, Final costs recap, Pirosmani house museum missed visit. Chapters:00:00 Tourist Information Center02:06 Wedding House03:12 Quiet room04:17 Church of St. Stephen05:24 Cliff top at dusk06:31 Kusika restaurant07:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sighnaghi #GeorgiaTravel #Kakheti #Tusheti #CityOfLove #QvevriWine #Pirosmani #CaucasusMountains #TravelGeorgia #WineCountry #OldTown #Rtveli #FortressWall #SlowTravel #SighnaghiSunset #Kusika #ChikChikiCafe #BalconySighnaghi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On her final full day in Sighnaghi, Nino takes a last walk along the fortress walls, samples red wine ice cream, and reflects on the town's real rhythm beyond the tourist bustle. She also shares practical notes on costs, the wedding house, and how to truly settle into a small Georgian town before heading toward Tusheti. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Sighnaghi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Sighnaghi Fortress Walls, St. Stephen tower, Kostava Street, ChikChiki Cafe, Cafe Medea, Sighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography, Bodbe Monastery, Telavi. Covered: Sighnaghi slow living, Fortress wall reflection, Pirosmani museum, Local economy agriculture vs tourism, Cost of living in Sighnaghi, Safety tips and scams, Farewell to Kakheti, Practical relocation notes. Chapters:00:00 St. Stephen tower02:06 Cafe Medea04:40 Quiet room05:57 Bodbe Monastery07:10 Fortress wall at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sighnaghi #GeorgiaTravel #Kakheti #Pirosmani #FortressWall #WineCountry #CityOfLove #TravelGeorgia #Rtveli #GeorgianWine #SighnaghiMuseum #RedWineIceCream #CafeMedea #SoloTravel #HiddenGem #Georgia2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino spends day four in Sighnaghi exploring the 24-hour Wedding House, reflecting on the town's 'City of Love' tourism, and enjoying a quiet evening of local wine and conversation. She touches on the practical costs of slow travel and the rhythms of a small town in high summer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Sighnaghi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Erekle II Square, Sighnaghi Fortress Walls, Church of St. Stephen, Sighnaghi Museum, Cafe Medea, Kusika restaurant & Hotel, Bebris Park, Mirzaani (planned). Covered: Sighnaghi tourism economy, Pirosmani museum visit, Wedding house concept, Guesthouse life and costs, Fortress wall reflection. Chapters:00:00 Erekle II Square01:53 Church of St. Stephen04:20 Sighnaghi Museum06:08 Restaurant terrace07:41 Bebris Park09:10 Guesthouse courtyard10:41 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sighnaghi #GeorgiaTravel #Kakheti #CityOfLove #WeddingHouse #Pirosmani #FortressWall #RedWineIceCream #CafeMedea #KusikaRestaurant #GeorgiaWine #Rtveli #SlowTravel #Georgia2026 #TravelPodcast #SighnaghiDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Day three in Sighnaghi: Nino walks the quiet back lanes during a rain shower, talks with a guesthouse owner about the coming Rtveli harvest, tries red wine ice cream at Cafe Medea, and reflects on the slow, real rhythm of Kakheti life before the season turns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Sighnaghi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Cafe Medea, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi Wall, April 9 Park, Erekle II Square, Balcony Sighnaghi, Mirzaani. Covered: Fortress wall walk, Seasonal harvest preparation, Local cuisine and wine ice cream, Small town tourism economy, Rural life and risks. Chapters:00:33 Sighnaghi02:24 Cafe Medea04:34 April 9 Park06:35 Bodbe Monastery07:20 Roadside08:36 Mirzaani A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sighnaghi #Kakheti #GeorgiaTravel #TbilisiToSighnaghi #Rtveli #WineHarvest #QvevriWine #Pirosmani #Mirzaani #CafeMedea #KakhetiWine #SlowTravel #SighnaghiWall #GeorgianWine #TamarGuesthouse #CityOfLove #PheasantsTears #WineCountry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino spends a slow day in Sighnaghi—coffee at a local cafe, the Pirosmani museum, a budget breakdown, and the rising anticipation of the Rtveli grape harvest. Plus the practicalities of long-term stays and the town's quiet morning rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Sighnaghi, Georgia. Places in this episode: ChikChiki Cafe, Sighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography, Balcony Sighnaghi, David the Builder Square, Kostava Street, Sighnaghi Estate, Kusika, Mirzaani. Covered: Art and museums, Local market, Cost of living, Harvest anticipation, Practical relocation tips. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:02 Kostava Street02:25 David the Builder Square04:27 Sighnaghi Estate06:10 Balcony Sighnaghi08:29 Kusika A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sighnaghi #Kakheti #GeorgiaTravel #GeorgiaPodcast #CityOfLove #Pirosmani #QvevriWine #Rtveli #HarvestSeason #GeorgianWine #TsivGombori #KakhetiWine #TbilisiToSighnaghi #GeorgiaLiving #TravelGeorgia #SighnaghiMuseum #Bodbe #GeorgianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino moves to Sighnaghi, the walled town in Kakheti. She walks the fortress ramparts, visits the Bodbe Monastery, tastes qvevri wine, and explores the town's 'City of Love' reputation, all while navigating the practical costs of small-town life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Sighnaghi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Samgori station, Erekle II Square, Sighnaghi Wall, Church of St. Stephen, Bodbe Monastery, Pheasant's Tears, Kusika restaurant & Hotel, Sighnaghi Museum of History and Ethnography. Covered: Sighnaghi arrival, Fortress walls, Bodbe Monastery, Qvevri wine, Pirosmani museum, Cost of living, Rtveli preparation. Chapters:00:00 Samgori station01:14 Erekle II Square03:28 Bodbe Monastery05:16 Roadside06:30 Sighnaghi07:52 Mirzaani09:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GeorgiaTravel #Sighnaghi #CityOfLove #Kakheti #WineRegion #QvevriWine #Pirosmani #BodbeMonastery #Georgia #TbilisiToSighnaghi #TravelGeorgia #CaucasusTravel #WineTasting #SlowTravel #GeorgianFood #Khachapuri #SighnaghiWall #Rtveli https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On her last full day in Tbilisi, Nino takes a final dip in the Abanotubani sulfur baths, reflects on her first week of settling in, and shares practical advice for anyone planning a move. She closes out the Tbilisi chapter with a goodbye dinner and a promise to return. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Tbilisi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Abanotubani, Narikala Fortress, Rike Park, Peace Bridge, CITYHIKERS Specialty Coffee, Dezerter Bazaar, Vera district, Sololaki district. Covered: Sulfur baths experience, Farewell to Tbilisi, Residence registration practicalities, Bank account opening, SIM card setup, Cost of living recap. Chapters:00:00 Abanotubani01:57 Rike Park03:34 Restaurant04:23 Georgian National Museum06:51 Bank of Georgia07:57 City night08:49 Chugureti A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tbilisi #GeorgiaTravel #SulfurBaths #Abanotubani #NarikalaFortress #TbilisiLiving #ExpatLife #CostOfLiving #GeorgianWine #Kakheti #Tbilisoba #Sololaki #RepublicOfGeorgia #TravelPodcast #Caucasus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On her last full day in Tbilisi, Nino checks in on the Rustaveli Avenue construction, hears about the rescheduled Tbilisoba festival, and takes a final, slower look at the city she's just started to call home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Tbilisi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Shavi Coffee Roasters - The Original, Freedom Square, Dry Bridge, Bridge of Peace, Rike Park, Narikala Fortress, Avlabari, Bank of Georgia. Covered: tbilisoba festival dates, rustaveli construction, banking errands, last day in tbilisi, preparing for kakheti. Chapters:00:00 Sololaki01:51 Dry Bridge03:02 Avlabari04:23 Bank of Georgia05:47 GRIFFIN HOTEL07:32 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tbilisi #GeorgiaTravel #Tbilisoba #RustaveliAvenue #Sololaki #DryBridge #Khinkali #ShaviCoffee #BankOfGeorgia #MagtiCom #Metromoney #Kakheti #TbilisiLife #Caucasus #TravelPodcast #Sakartvelo #WineCountry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Day five in Tbilisi: I tackle the Rustaveli Avenue construction chaos, check out the Chronicles of Georgia, learn about the early Tbilisoba dates, and enjoy a quiet evening in Vera with a book and a glass of wine. Practical tips on getting around, staying safe, and what's changing in the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Tbilisi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Rustaveli Avenue, Freedom Square, CITYHIKERS Specialty Coffee, Chronicles of Georgia, Sameba Cathedral, Satchashnike - Restaurant, Pub & Grill, Vera district, Writers' House. Covered: City infrastructure and construction, Cultural sites (Chronicles of Georgia, Sameba), Local politics and elections, Everyday life and pace, Practical logistics (transit, registration, banking). Chapters:00:00 Rustaveli Avenue00:56 Freedom Square02:19 CITYHIKERS Specialty Coffee03:44 Chronicles of Georgia05:45 Satchashnike - Restaurant, Pub & Grill07:18 Vera district09:04 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TbilisiTravel #GeorgiaTravel #TbilisiLife #RustaveliAvenue #Tbilisoba2026 #ChroniclesOfGeorgia #SamebaCathedral #TbilisiMetro #Metromoney #TbilisiFood #TravelTbilisi #CaucasusTravel #TbilisiGuide #GeorgiaEurope #SoloTravel #TbilisiConstruction #VeraDistrict https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

On day four in Tbilisi, Nino dives into the city's contemporary food and wine scene, from a rooftop lunch at See360 to a first proper wine bar in Sololaki. She navigates the chaos of Rustaveli's construction, learns about the local art scene, and starts to feel the rhythm of daily life here — all while keeping track of what it really costs to live well in Georgia's capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Tbilisi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Sololaki, See360 Restaurant, Dry Bridge Market, Fabrika, Shavi Coffee Roasters, Rustaveli Avenue, Bridge of Peace, Rike Park. Covered: Modern Tbilisi, Wine bars, Rooftop restaurants, Flea markets, Cost of living, City construction, Art scene. Chapters:00:00 Shavi Coffee Roasters01:10 Rustaveli Avenue02:30 Bridge of Peace03:55 Fabrika05:17 Sololaki06:51 Dry Bridge Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TbilisiTravel #GeorgiaTravel #TbilisiLife #QvevriWine #Sololaki #DryBridgeMarket #See360 #TbilisiCafe #Tbilisoba #GeorgiaWine #TravelEurope #DigitalNomadGeorgia #TbilisiVibes #Caucasus #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino navigates Tbilisi's midsummer buzz, from the tail end of the Komorebi Festival to the city's favorite escapes. Along the way, she savors a morning at the Dezerter Bazaar, considers the cost of settling in, and takes in the view from a rooftop bar, all while preparing for the journey ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Tbilisi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Dezerter Bazaar, See360, Gisho Specialty Coffee & Tours, Narikala Fortress, Peace Bridge, Mtatsminda Park, Fabrika, Sololaki. Covered: Market shopping, Sightseeing and viewpoints, Local transportation, Social life and dining out, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Fabrika01:09 Dezerter Bazaar02:12 Peace Bridge03:24 See36005:14 Square with music07:13 Mtatsminda Park09:05 Sololaki A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TbilisiDiaries #GeorgiaTravel #ExploreGeorgia #DezerterBazaar #See360Tbilisi #NarikalaFortress #MtatsmindaPark #Sololaki #TbilisiLife #Sakartvelo #TravelOnABudget #Polyphony #Supra #KomorebiFestival #Caucasus #TbilisiGuide #OldTbilisi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino navigates Tbilisi's rental market, viewing apartments in Sololaki and Vera, then gets her first true supra invitation. Practical advice on registering your address, using the Metromoney card, and what a monthly budget really looks like. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Tbilisi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Sololaki, Vera, Fabrika, CITYHIKERS Specialty Coffee, Chugureti, Rustaveli Avenue. Covered: Apartment rental, Public Service Hall registration, Supra etiquette, Tbilisi public transport, Coffee scene, Georgian hospitality. Chapters:00:00 Sololaki03:20 Fabrika05:27 Metro interior06:36 Rustaveli Avenue08:12 Supra interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tbilisi #GeorgiaTravel #ExpatLife #RentInTbilisi #Sololaki #Supra #GeorgianFood #Khinkali #Polyphony #TbilisiApartments #MoveToGeorgia #TbilisiGuide #Metromoney #PublicServiceHall #VeraDistrict #FabrikaTbilisi #CoffeeInTbilisi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/

Nino lands in Tbilisi for the first time, navigating arrival logistics like SIM cards, bank accounts, and residence registration, then diving into the old town's sulfur baths, the Dry Bridge flea market, and a first taste of Georgian food and wine. Practical tips on costs and transit, plus a feel for the city's summer rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Georgia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Georgia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Georgia Travel Podcast with Nino Beridze. Nino Beridze is in Tbilisi, Georgia. Places in this episode: Tbilisi International Airport, Sololaki, Abanotubani, Narikala Fortress, Rike Park, Dezerter Bazaar, Dry Bridge Market, Fabrika. Covered: arrival logistics, Tbilisi orientation, Georgian food, markets, old town landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Sololaki01:18 Metro doors02:45 Abanotubani04:11 Dezerter Bazaar05:35 Bar interior06:53 Fabrika A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TbilisiTravel #GeorgiaTravel #TbilisiArrival #MagtiCom #TBCBank #Abanotubani #NarikalaFortress #DezerterBazaar #DryBridgeMarket #Khachapuri #Khinkali #TbilisiOldTown #MtatsmindaPark #TbilisiMetro #Sololaki #GeorgianFood #CaucasusTravel #TbilisiGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/georgia/