• Josephine Gercke

Georgia/Armenia Trip 2024

My 2 armenian friends taking us to their home country. Decided to make my dream to go to Georgia come true in that same trip. Read more
  • Trip start
    May 6, 2024

    Tbilissi

    May 7–9, 2024 in Georgia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Beautiful buzzing and chaotic old town cobblestone city i fell in love with immediately
    Since i rea 'the eight Life' i had this romantic image of Tbilissi in my head and the wish to go. Was afraid my expectations were not gonna be able to be met, but on the contrary they were more than exceeded. The busy bustling streets full of friendly locals, the warm wind and the mix of green, of old town houses, cobblestone, churches and friendly locals combined with insanely good food and the best free walking tour i had in a while made me more than want to stay.Read more

  • Batumi

    May 9–11, 2024 in Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    This city was 100% different than expected. I expected cute little coastal town and came mostly for the black sea. What i found was a city that gives different vibes in every corner: Manhattan/ Las Vegas beach fronts with flashy hotels and LEDs, cute Mediterranean old houses, soviet flair but also kind of Milan style fancy modern houses. This city has a mix of trashy party city but also family friendly romantic atmosphere. And for the swim in the sea it was so worth it. Also the spkntaneous sunset tour we ended up on with free wine and a dolphin.Read more

  • Yerevan- die pinke Stadt

    May 12–22, 2024 in Armenia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    After an adventurous overnight train ride connecting Tbilissi and the armenian capital Yerevan, we reached what was the original plan for this trip. Armenia- home country to two of my dearest friends and at the same time a place i never considered going before meeting them.
    Yerevan is our base (same as for more than 1/3 of the Armenian population in their country). From here we will take the next 10 days to try as much local food as possible and explore the country that was the first to adopt Christianity, that is full of extremely christian traditions and beautiful churches and territorial specificities.
    The armenian national symbol is the Ararat mountain, a mountain rage that used to be Armenian territory, but is now behind the border to Turkey. Usually covered in clouds it is beautiful to look at when the skies are clear and the full pride of the Armenian population.

    Yerevan is build in a certain rock called 'duf' almost entirely and is therefore called the pink city. It is way more majestic and full of huge, but beautifjl, old Soviet buildings than the Georgian capital Tbilissi. It feels like a big metropole and is still entirely walkable. Everything feels safe and comfortable and the people are friendly.
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    Trip end
    May 21, 2024