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A few weeks ago in Washington, DC I met with Marusya Chavchavadze and Lena Kiladze with the American Friends of Georgia. Inc., a well known philanthropic organization providing assistance to families and children of Georgia since 1994. Our meeting was … Continue reading →

Recently AGTG was asked to design a customized itinerary for a couple interested in studying icons – and that got me to thinking about what an icon is and what it represents.  Travelling throughout Georgia, I found myself drawn to … Continue reading →

Travel professionals pride ourselves with staying informed on countries where Americans wish to experience.  As the only American and Tbilisi based tour operator that focuses exclusively on Georgia, we want to share with you the current state of Georgia’s government … Continue reading →

My first visit to Georgia in 2010, included a road trip to the Upper Caucasus Mountains known as the Svaneti region and included a stop in the village of Ushguli.  Ushguli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is referred … Continue reading →

  After centuries of invasions and upheaval, Georgia found itself in the early 20th Century, at the mercy of the Russian Revolution.  With the exception of two short years of  independence, (1918-1920), Georgia was under Communist rule. In February 1921, … Continue reading →

As I was climbing the steps to the 18th Century fortress three years ago on my first visit to Sighnaghi – a town that is walled with the remnants of 18 century fortifications – I pictured Georgians fighting for their … Continue reading →

The first time I was served khinkali was at a Georgian friend’s home in Virginia.  I was not allowed in the kitchen until all the preparations were complete and the khinkali was ready to be dropped in a pot of … Continue reading →

Wine is the symbol of Georgian identity and there is no occasion that’s complete without wine. By far the most picturesque vineyards are in Kakheti in Eastern Georgia. I’ve been to my share of vineyards and wine tastings in Virginia … Continue reading →

I remember my first supra in the summer 2010 in a village in eastern Georgia. The occasion was a house blessing and we were invited by our friend Giorgi to participate in a traditional Georgian feast known as the “supra” … Continue reading →

More observations from Paul Groman with Pisa Brothers@Worldview Travel in New York about his recent visit to Georgia on AGTG’s Fam Tour. Handling the detailed arrangements for my all-inclusive tour was AGTG, the American Georgian Travel Group led by Rick … Continue reading →