• At the crossroads where Europe meets Asia, the spell-binding Caucasus Region is dominated by dramatic mountain ranges, wherein some of the earliest examples of civilisation can be traced back. Diverse cultures converge here, resulting in wholly unique traditions and cuisine spread across the individually inspiring countries that occupy this mystifying land.

 
 
 
 

🗺️ City Maps — Tbilisi + Yerevan.

 


🌍 Destinations.

Swiftly ascending the ranks of in-demand destinations, Georgia is basking in long overdue praise and adulation. Snow-capped peaks and lush rolling alpine hills straddle the border-lands, a haven for hikers and skiers alike.

Close to the ornate capital of Tbilisi, low-lying valleys are dotted with vineyards, where sun-kissed grapes are harvested for tantalising Georgian wine, the perfect pairing for a hearty, soul-satiating cuisine.

Land-locked within the Caucasus, beset by jaw-dropping mountains, dense forests, and a deeply spiritual aura, Armenia retains a mysterious allure to this day.

As the world’s first Christian nation, ancient antiquities are strewn throughout Armenia; many lie crumbling and re-claimed by the Earth perched high above sweeping valleys. Ethereal magic permeates the core of awe-stuck pilgrims who venture here.

From the shores of the Black Sea to the rolling hillsides along the Lesser Caucasus, Azerbaijan dazzles visitors with intrigue. Ancient relics of Azerbaijani stone-work are found in rural communities, etched with intricate carvings that depict folk tales and religious symbolism.

East meets West and antiquity blends with futurism in thriving Baku, with remarkable monuments to its economic renaissance. Marvels of modern design such as the iconic Flame Towers dominate the skyline, bearing down upon a cobbled maze of centuries-old structures showcasing a melange of Turkic, Persian, and Caucasian influences.

Overcoming oppressive and tumultuous times, the people of Nagorno-Karabakh have established a fiercely independent break-away region which is heavily disputed between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Despite smouldering tensions, native citizens of the self-declared Republic of Artsakh are welcoming and warm-hearted people, owing in large part to a care-free lifestyle in harmony with the majestic mountains that occupy the land. In ode to the landscape, the bold We Are Our Mountains monument stands in defiance of outside forces who seek to disrupt peace in this mountainous haven.



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