Category Archives: Eastern Europe

Is Tbilisi in winter worth it?  Georgia’s becoming increasingly popular – but should you take a winter trip to Tbilisi?  If you’re wondering if the capital’s worth visiting in the cooler months, read on!  I’ve visited Tbilisi twice, once in summer and once in winter, and these are all my thoughts.  What’s Tbilisi like in […]

Have you ever thought about visiting Batumi in winter? One of Georgia’s largest cities and the capital of the Black Sea Adjara region, Batumi’s well-known as a tourist hub in the summer months thanks to its warm weather and proximity to the beach.  But what about in the winter? Well, the temperatures may dip, but […]

Have you ever thought about visiting Georgia in winter?  Ski slopes without a soul on them. Wine bars and restaurants across the country throwing open their doors, welcoming travellers with their hearty cuisine. A hibernating Black Sea coastline brimming with the promise of Spring. The first rays of sunlight reach the hills around Tbilisi, not […]

Fancy going skiing in Mestia in Georgia’s Svaneti region?  One of the most isolated regions of Georgia (and all of Europe), Svaneti is a truly unique place to ski.  Fir trees line the brilliant white slopes, and guaranteed snow means that conditions are ripe from around mid-December to late March.  I recently visited Mestia as […]

Interested in visiting Mestia in winter? Here’s everything you need to know about the largest town in Georgia’s Svaneti region! The Svan towers, constructed due to village feuds back in the medieval era, stand tall against the milky-coloured mountainous backdrop.  On the streets, a distinct tongue is spoken. It’s not Georgian and certainly not Russian, […]

Does it snow in Bucharest?  If you’re planning a winter trip to the capital of Romania, you may be wondering just how cold the weather will be.  It can and does snow in Bucharest all winter long.  But, it’s becoming rarer. In this post, we’ll look at the snowfall patterns in Bucharest are – so […]

Does it snow in Romania? In the cooler season, yes! Here’s all you need to know. Sitting in Southeastern Europe, Romania has a long cold season largely thanks to its mountain ranges in Transylvania.  Average temperatures in much of the country are low, although Bucharest and the Black Sea coast can have slightly warmer weather.  […]

Christmas in Sofia: it might not be your obvious break for a festive experience in Europe, but the capital city of Bulgaria has plenty on offer!  Sofia relishes the Christmas atmosphere, with lots of cultural events and religious focused celebrations, along with family activities.  If you’re travelling on a budget, beer prices are cheap and […]