The Soviet Wine Tunnel of Georgia

Discover the truth behind the Khareba Wine Tunnel—a 7.7km Soviet bunker in Kvareli, Georgia. Learn how to get there from Tbilisi and handle the tourist traps.

6 min read

Mtatsminda: Soviet Relics and Deep-Fried Goodness

Mtatsminda is a high-altitude collision of Soviet-era remnants, bizarre carnival kitsch, and the best views in Tbilisi. Bring your camera and your appetite.

Georgia

7 min read

Borjomi: Georgia’s Salty, Lukewarm, Soviet Spa Town Unfiltered

You’re going to stand in Borjomi Central Park and drink water that tastes like a handful of wet copper pennies. It’s the legendary hangover-killing magic of the Caucasus, provided you don't mind the sulfur smell or the crowd of gaping tourists. From the Romanov’s imperial hangover to the 19 Lari hotel beers you should never buy, here is the gritty reality of Georgia’s favorite spa town.

Georgia

7 min read

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I'm Shawn Basey. Saint Facetious has always been my blogger name, so here I am. One day, a long time ago, I quit my well-paid desk job in Denver to travel the world, starting with Peace Corps, then slumming it and rocking it and then starting up a nice little family that keeps me moving from town to town like a thief on the lam.

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