moving around tbilisi – our tips
Are you planning a trip to Tbilisi and looking for tips on moving around the city? Let us help you out. In this post we set together all the information we think might help you choose the best way of getting to know Tbilisi. getting from/to the airport International Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi airport is located about 17 km away from the city. And even though we have been picked up by a private driver there are also other options of getting to your accommodation. Bus Bus 37 is probably the cheapest way for transferring to the city. Note, that the bus doesn’t go to the city center, the last stop…
48 hours in kutaisi – things to see and do in the georgian city of smile
Hello everybody, today we want to take you to Kutaisi, Georgia. The country of Georgia has been sitting on our bucket list for a long time. Georgian cuisine (it is very popular nowadays in Russia), Georgian history, relatives coming from the Caucasus – it all rang a bell. And how off the beaten path is yet still Georgia? Although the number of foreign visitors is growing, it is definitely not (yet) one of those places that gets flooded every weekend with masses of tourists. And yet European low cost airlines recently discovered Kutaisi as one of their destinations which makes it very convenient and easy to reach. So this May we finally…
hotel room upgrade – our 5 simple tips
In this post we are sharing 5 simple tips on getting a hotel room upgrade. The excitement of an upcoming trip starts as soon as we start researching for a place to stay. After finally clicking “book” on what seems like a perfect room our expectations fly high – we envision a cozy quiet room with a nice view. Just like on the photos we have just scrolled through. The reality is usually different. At the check-in you might hear “Sorry, no more rooms on the 8th floor left, only on the 2d one”. Or you get a room right next to a noisy elevator or with windows facing the…
st-petersburg with kids: 5 favorite locations and things to do in summer for kids under 3 years
If your kid is under the age where cultural activities like museums, theaters and sports come in play than you might find it difficult to travel to St-Petersburg. Russians love kids and there are plenty of things to do with your little ones in St-P, but according to Western standards it is not exactly a child-friendly city. You will find high chairs, kids corners and playgrounds anywhere you go as well as kids stores and entertainment programms – there is no flaw here. But to my taste most of them are way to bright-busy-loud for kids. I’m also not a big friend of permanent entertainment and try to find balance…
Moscow guide: 7 breakfast locations to start your day right
Sometimes a badly made morning cappuccino (espresso, matcha latte, masala chai, herbal tea: tick what applies) can ruin the rest of the day. This can be especially annoying on your well deserved and much anticipated getaway. For those searching for spots where breakfast in Moscow can’t go wrong, Ekaterina from Moscow Mate Itineraries talks about her favorite go-to offers in Russias capital and shares 7 breakfast locations to start your day right. A small remark on some of the food terms used in this post before commencing the locations list. These items might sound unfamiliar if you never had the pleasure of having breakfast a la Russe. So, as far as the typical Russian…
A Weekend in Bucharest – The Perfect Itinerary
Planning your weekend trip in Bucharest? In this post we share our Bucharest itinerary with tips and our favourite places for a 48 hours getaway. I like Eastern Europe. I always feel home there. Countries with similar history and lifestyle each unique in their own way. Spending my first 20 years in St-Petersburg surely does play a significant role in my sympathie for the East Block. Bucharest visit came rather spontaneously, actually as a necessary stop over. But we decided to stay a little longer than just between the flights and spent a weekend in Romanian capital. Curious to visit other Eastern Europe destinations? Click here to read our tips…
