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Across the Caucasus

Diary of the Czech hiker who decided to traverse the Caucasus and hike all the walk from the Black to the Caspian sea

Mt. Kazbek climb, part 2

The second part of Fergal´s diary, covering the final attack on the mountain.

Mt. Kazbek climb, part 1

During his third visit of Georgia, Fergal decided to climb third largest mountain of the country, Mk. Kazbek.

Big trouble in little Tusheti 2

Second part of story about our ugly incident in Tusheti.

Big trouble in little Tusheti

What can happen when a group of tourists without experience or proper equipment decides to go on a horse trip.

Alone in the wild

One of the most difficult routes in Georgia, tackled alone. Not the best idea, but a pretty good story.

Georgian diary 5

Second part of Fergal's writings about Tusheti.

Georgian diary 4

After a year, Fergal returns to Georgia. This time, he heads for Tusheti.

How not to become a prisoner of the Caucasus

Second part of the report by Michal and Zuzka about their hike from Racha to Svaneti.

Racha, cruel and merciful

First part of report, written by Michal and Zuzka, two young botanists. They decided to follow the trail they found on Soviet military maps - crossing from Racha to Svaneti. Little did they know, what to expect there..

How I was curing my rheumatism in the Caucasus

Or how we decided to try new, scenic route to get out of Arkhoti. And why it wasn't the best idea.

Into the land of no roads

Or how we decided to try new, scenic route to get out of Arkhoti. And why it wasn't the best idea.

Georgian diary 3

The last part of Fergal's diary - about the walk to Chalaadi glacier, encounter with a small bear and arduous climb to Koruldi ridge.

Georgian diary 2

Second part of diary of Fergal Hingerty. It covers his treke from Mestia to Ushguli village and the walk to Shkhara glacier.

Georgian diary 1

First part of diaries by Irish walker Fergal Hingerty. It covers his first impression of Georgia, travel to Mestia and the crossing of Guli pass.

Into the spoiled paradise

Or how we didn't make it into Racha and walked from Upper into Lower Svaneti instead. My first blogpost about Georgia, written two years ago.