Notice high rise desalination plant in Eliat? I was there in 1981 walking off the beach into a coral reef higher that the waves for as far as the eyes could see. So dense there were concrete arrows on sea floor to see way out and in. Didn't see that did you? The coral Reef has been destroyed by the run off and desalination plant. Your travel experience doesn't consider historical perspective, pictures of you drinking wine holds no journalist value
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I see you've been busy. I checked everyday recently for an update from you . I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see what comes next . I predict you'll find the love of your life on this adventure if you haven't already ....
I used the video to try to convince my husband for the 10th time that Georgia is a must see. I think this last effort worked! Great video!
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Love it! Thanks for the excellent reporting.
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Great idea to support the article with a little video. Love your articles, safe travel!
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The article is wonderful and the video helps to grasp the adventure and drinking Sebastian got to experience. Looking forward to more articles and adventure reading!
It rained when I visited Batumi, too. The town looked pretty decrepit then, but it was ten years ago. I also encountered snow, on the way to the Vardzia caves, and it was only September. But I loved Georgia, which was also dirt cheap, I'm not sure why I haven't been back.
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Great article. Makes me want to travel. Travel is in my opinion the best education. Photos and maps a plus. Thank you and safe travels.
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Yes, maps are always so useful. I remember cutting them out of the paper all of the time, so instructive in the pre-internet days.
Eilat or Israel in general at Passover sounds like terrible planning unless you specifically want to be there for the holiday.
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You survived the supras! They truly run all night, and the Tamada (host/toast maker) controls the tempo. I haven't been to Georgia since the late 90s, but everything you said was true then, as well. The hospitality is amazing and nearly embarrassing as an American given the attention and care they put in social interaction. The food is incredible and anyone going should take in the street markets and be amazed by the array of produce that comes from this land. Number 1 condiment to fall in love with: tkemali. Also, don't be intimidated by seeing caviar on the table. Georgia is a major producer and it makes appearances, especially at supras. Freshwater and saltwater fish are abundant and prepared wonderfully. The range of of terrain and culture in this single country is astounding. If you go back, go to Svaneti and see the feud towers. For those new to the country, give yourself a full day at Mtskheta, the old city outside of Tbilisi. The ancient buildings are very unique artwork remind you how old this culture is. Gaumarjos!
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This piece was a wonderful way to start a Tuesday morning. What a writer, and what an adventurer. It's striking how different the trips of this year's traveler are from last years, and it's crystal clear that gender is what makes the difference. Men have a freedom that women simply cannot experience. Look back to the recent article on ways for female travelers to keep safe. Anyway, given some of the places that Sebastian is going, and some of the experiences he's having (I have a hangover just reading about his time in Georgia), I realize that sometimes it's best to be an "armchair" traveler.
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This is the best “52 Places” article yet. It sings with voice and place. Thank you, Sabastian Modak, for a beautiful piece.
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