26. May 2023 I spent the day after the hike very calmly and pushed back my budding cold right away. And then in the evening came my surprise: Patrick. There is this website caucasus-trekking.com and there you can look for people to hike with. I advertised there myself and Patrick got in touch. … Continue reading Akhaldsikhe – Kings, a Game and Army Read more
24. May 2023 Near Borjomi is the Borjomi-Charagauli National Park. It covers about 85,000 ha and is located between 400 m and 2,642 m. It was founded in 1995 and supported by Germany and WWF Germany with almost 20 million German marks. A small part went directly into the park, the large part … Continue reading Footprint Trail – Forest, Snake and Politics Read more
22. + 23. May 2023 Fortunately, the sky didn’t look quite so gloomy in Poti in the morning. The man from the accommodation was very nice and drove me to the minibus and made sure that I got away well. The main way to get around the country here is by marshrutkas/minibuses – … Continue reading Borjomi – Healing Water, Pakistanis and Fairground Rides Read more
20. + 21. May 2023 In Batumi, I found accommodation with a couchsurfer. Nikita is from Belarus and moved here right from the beginning of the war, works in home office, has made good connections and lives on the 12th floor near the beach. He has also been to India three times … Continue reading Batumi -> Poti – from Harbour Town to Harbour Town Read more
19. + 20. May 2023 I was already in Batumi in 2008. And when I came back 15 years later, I just marvelled with huge eyes: I have never seen a place that has changed so much in such a short time! Today I walked km after km in the hope of spotting … Continue reading Batumi – Beach, Sculptures and Skyscraper Read more
18. + 19. May 2023 I often look for a destination a little further away (here 4.5 km) and walk it and see what I can see on the way. There is a lot to look at in Tbilisi, lots of interestingly designed houses, from modern renovated or newly built to crumbling and … Continue reading Tbilisi -> Batumi – Stalin, 1 dog and strenuous leisureliness Read more
17. May 2023 The rest of the journey to Tbilisi was uneventful, in contrast to the previous slight muddle. The metro left for the airport on time, at check-in there was a small commotion with an angry Turk, but I didn’t get what the problem was, it was humid outside, I waited until … Continue reading Tbilisi – arrival and a little politics Read more
15. May 2023 Earlier everything used to be different. I used to drive to the airport, check in and fly out. Since the last 2.5 years, that has changed. There are often obstacles of some kind. This year’s pitfall: I’m supposed to fly on Tuesday at noon. The railway was going to strike from … Continue reading Munich – travel experiences before departure Read more
9. May 2023 Not so long ago, not quite 2 years, I was in Tbilisi for a few days before and after my Armenia trip. At that time, I kept the option open not to stay in Armenia for the whole time, but to see more of Georgia. Although I didn’t find Armenia … Continue reading Georgia – before the trip Read more
05. April 2023 After 2010, I thought I didn’t need to go to Nepal again, I didn’t find it that appealing. But since so many people continued to be enthusiastic and I also had clients there, I thought I had to give the country another chance. At least I have now been able … Continue reading Nepal – Afterthoughts Read more