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The Caucasus

The Caucasus lies between The Black Sea and The Caspian Sea and is made up of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, and the bordering region of Russia.
The Silk Roads run through The Caucasus and have left an important imprint on the history of the area. Indeed, Tbilisi and Yerevan are among the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Unfortunately, centuries of invasion and earthquakes has left Yerevan with little of its history to show. However, Tbilisi and Baku enjoy important medieval centres.

The Mountain Cool in Armenia
The Caucasus

The Mountain Cool in Armenia

Byangusmccormick September 14, 2024April 12, 2025

A stay in Dilijan was a very good excuse to escape the extreme summer heat and enjoy the mountain cool in Armenia.

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Tbilisi – Georgia
The Caucasus

Tbilisi – Georgia

Byangusmccormick September 7, 2024April 12, 2025

Tbilisi – Georgia – is the countries largest city with a history going back more than 1500 years and a population of 1.5 million. From the centre of the city most of the emblematic sights are close at hand. Tbilisi is a rich variety of modern and old, and it has a plentiful selection of…

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Georgia Greater Caucasus Mountains
The Caucasus

Georgia Greater Caucasus Mountains

Byangusmccormick August 31, 2024April 12, 2025

Stepantsminda, known locally as Kazbegi, lies at 1750 metres above sea level and is in the heart of the Georgia Greater Caucasus Mountains.

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Entering Georgia
The Caucasus

Entering Georgia

Byangusmccormick August 24, 2024April 12, 2025

The driving in Georgia is hectic and hair-raising…… As a passenger, the best thing to do is to focus on the magnificent scenery in the distance!

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Azerbaijan Greater Caucasus Mountains
The Caucasus

Azerbaijan Greater Caucasus Mountains

Byangusmccormick August 17, 2024April 12, 2025

It only takes a couple of hours to reach the edge of the Azerbaijan Greater Caucasus Mountains from the desert plains of Baku.

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Baku – The Capital City of Azerbaijan
The Caucasus

Baku – The Capital City of Azerbaijan

Byangusmccormick August 10, 2024April 12, 2025

Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, is in the envious situation of having many examples of beautifully restored historic buildings as well as an abundance of unusual and playful modern architecture.

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The Caucasus
The Caucasus

The Caucasus

Byangusmccormick August 3, 2024April 12, 2025

The Silk Roads run through The Caucasus and have left an important imprint on the history of the area.

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