by Misho Zguladze | Feb 21, 2020 | Locals, Society+Culture
“Vakhtang I Gorgasali, once went out hunting with his royal falcon in the neighborhood forests of the first capital of Georgia – Mtskheta. After some time, the king sent his falcon to catch a pheasant. The falcon flew away, and after a while, the king lost...
by Guest Author | Feb 21, 2020 | Shopping
Retail has been around for a very long time — and one thing we, as consumers, know is that there are some store interiors that simply make you purchase things. Here’s a list of the most attractive concept stores in Tbilisi: ✱ A view of the interior of...
by Misho Zguladze | Feb 20, 2020 | Locals, Society+Culture
What happens when we destroy the past? We lose our memory and when we lose it, we lose ourselves, because there is no “us” without memories. With cities, it is the same. Historical urban areas are the memory of a city, while the buildings serve as records. The...
by Misho Zguladze | Feb 20, 2020 | Neighborhoods
Chugureti district is a touristic pearl on the left bank of the river Mtkvari, starting from Queen Tamar Avenue and the Station Square all the way to Avlabari. Tbilisi’s old German neighborhood, Marjanishvili is one of the loveliest, liveliest neighborhoods you can...
by Misho Zguladze | Feb 17, 2020 | Interviews, People+Stories
Tea Purtseladze opened the opera Oscar nomination with legendary singer Andrea Bocelli in Venice on October 1st. We reached out to Tea to congratulate her on this wonderful accomplishment and chat with her about her career and future plans. First of all, please,...
by Guest Author | Feb 14, 2020 | Business
By Mila Di Bella I interviewed 3 entrepreneurs from Georgia to know the secret of how they did it. Here’s what they said. Where are the women?, I thought to myself. I had been working for 2 weeks on my side-project, StartupStories from Georgia had met and chatted with...
by Guest Author | Feb 14, 2020 | See+Do, Visitors
A vibrant and diverse city, Tbilisi boasts an eclectic contemporary art scene. Galleries filled with paintings, sculptures, and photography by local, national, and international artists will keep visitors content for days. We’ve put together a list of some of our...
by Guest Author | Feb 14, 2020 | See+Do, Visitors
Tbilisi is known as a city for outdoor activities. Unlike having to go up in a tall skyscraper to enjoy the scenic sunset, Tbilisi gives an individual the option to go to nearby parks, which often stand at an elevation a bit higher than the tall buildings built in the...
by Misho Zguladze | Feb 13, 2020 | Neighborhoods
One of the most prestigious and densely populated residential neighborhoods, Saburtalo became a part of Tbilisi only in 1917. The area, which was often used for various ball games, was given the same name Saburtalo, meaning “ball-playing area”. Saburtalo is a largely...
by Guest Author | Feb 12, 2020 | Eat+Drink
Considering all the delicious vegetables and fruits grown in Georgia, Tbilisi could become the Mecca for meatless dining. Tbilisi’s vegetarian and vegan scene is not quite diverse yet but it is still delicious. Every restaurant has at least a few vegetarian options...
