At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia unassumingly offers visitors the best of the Caucasus region - beautiful churches, wild and unspoiled countryside perfect for hiking and cycling, welcoming locals, homemade wines and marathon toasting. With up-to-date details on a growing number of ecotourism and adventure-tourism initiatives and the latest on the political situation and break-away states, Bradt's "Georgia" aids you in avoiding meal-time faux pas, reveals the country's hidden cultural treasures and offers practical details on varied activities from countryside caving, visiting ancient pagan ruins or tackling four litres of wine in a sitting. A land of cultural and natural diversity, Georgia greets you with open arms and an open bottle - or two.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 Background Information Chapter 2 Practical Information Chapter 3 Tbilisi Chapter 4 Shida (Inner) Kartli Chapter 5 The Georgian Military Highway Chapter 6 Samtskhe-Javakheti Chapter 7 Imereti, Racha and Mingrelia Chapter 8 Svaneti Chapter 9 Adjara Chapter 10 Kakheti Chapter 11 Kvemo (Lower) Kartli Appendix I Georgian Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index

About the Author

Tim Burford spent five years in publishing before writing hiking and ecotourism guides for Bradt. He is the author of Bradt's Chile, Dresden and Uruguay.

Reviews

'Best guidebook' The Sunday Times 'This book provides vital information not elsewhere available... it is good on travelling, eating and accommodation.' Times Literary Supplement 'First rate.' The Daily Telegraph