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    How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization

    How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization
    Author: Franklin Foer
    Who knew you could learn so much about globalization, economics and politics from soccer? Great read.

    Artist\'s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

    Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
    Author: Julia Cameron
    One possible path to re-discovering the creativity you never knew you had.

    Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, New Edition

    Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, New Edition
    Author: Jared Diamond
    An admirable crack at explaining why the world is the way it is by way of an anthropological macro-history. This book probably comes up the most in conversation as we travel.

    The Cathedral Within: Transforming Your Life by Giving Something Back

    The Cathedral Within: Transforming Your Life by Giving Something Back
    Author: Bill Shore
    Inspiring profiles of social entrepreneurs and projects we all can learn from and hopefully replicate to give back to community.

    Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation

    Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation
    Author: John Carlin
    Although the storyline is built around the South African rugby team and the 1995 World Cup, this book is more about Nelson Mandela and how he was able to unite a divided country. Inspiring.

    Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown

    Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown
    Author: Paul Theroux
    The author re-visits Africa and re-assesses the place he once knew... and judges it once and for all. Well written, poignant observations of the thumbprints left by career politicians, aid workers, and everyday people.

    Outliers: The Story of Success

    Outliers: The Story of Success
    Author: Malcolm Gladwell
    A look at the internal and external factors of how extraordinary people got to be, well, extraordinary. One of those books that challenges assumptions and makes you think differently.

    Shantaram: A Novel

    Shantaram: A Novel
    Author: Gregory David Roberts
    Administering first aid in a Bombay slum, selling fake passports and running guns to the Mujahideen in Afghanistan. Technically a novel, but closely linked to the Author's own experiences. Fantastic read.

Series: Republic of Georgia: Tourist Sights

Around Tbilisi: Jvari, Mtskheta, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Every inch of our map of Georgia seemed to covered with little icons marking churches, monasteries, ancient settlements, caves, mountains, towns, villages, and vineyards. We spent close to a month in Tbilisi, and here are a few of the nearby sights we experienced in that time. Continue Reading »



Article Series - Republic of Georgia: Tourist Sights

  1. Around Tbilisi: Jvari, Mtskheta, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
  2. Bakuriani, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation
  3. Borjomi, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation
  4. Georgian Highlights: Akhaltsikhe, Vardzia and Sapara

Bakuriani, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation

Once an Olympic site contender, the ski village of Bakuriani fell on tough times after collapse of the Soviet Union. A Georgian multi-millionaire is now attempting to reverse time by pouring cash into the improvement of skiing facilities and construction of new hotels and guest houses. Continue Reading »



Article Series - Republic of Georgia: Tourist Sights

  1. Around Tbilisi: Jvari, Mtskheta, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
  2. Bakuriani, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation
  3. Borjomi, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation
  4. Georgian Highlights: Akhaltsikhe, Vardzia and Sapara

Borjomi, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation

Many Georgians seem to sing the word Borjomi, THE Georgian mineral water and spa town, with a longing in their voices and a hands over their hearts. What we learned is that most people haven’t visited in 20 or 30 years…some things have changed since the time when Borjomi was one of the most famous spa towns in the Soviet Union, a place for the elite to drink the waters and recover from all the drinking, smoking and poor eating the rest of the year. Continue Reading »



Article Series - Republic of Georgia: Tourist Sights

  1. Around Tbilisi: Jvari, Mtskheta, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
  2. Bakuriani, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation
  3. Borjomi, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation
  4. Georgian Highlights: Akhaltsikhe, Vardzia and Sapara

Georgian Highlights: Akhaltsikhe, Vardzia and Sapara

Sapara Monastery The town of Akhaltsikhe itself doesn’t offer too much excitement for the visitor, but it serves as a jumping off point for Vardzia and Sapara. Continue Reading »



Article Series - Republic of Georgia: Tourist Sights

  1. Around Tbilisi: Jvari, Mtskheta, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
  2. Bakuriani, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation
  3. Borjomi, Georgia – Highlights, Transport and Accommodation
  4. Georgian Highlights: Akhaltsikhe, Vardzia and Sapara
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