Christianity in the Armenian Caucasus
1700 years of Christianity has meant Armenia and its religious identity are inextricably linked. This relationship has given us some of the most amazing sites to discover, but I bet Armenia isn't high on your list of holiday destinations. Bertie Adam tells you why it should be...READ THE BLOG
MOUNT ARARAT & KHOR VIRAP
Now in Turkish territory, Mount Ararat is a sacred symbol for Armenians who consider themselves to be direct descendents of Noah. This legend stems from a translation of the bible that cites Mount Ararat as the final resting place of Noah’s Ark.READ THE BLOG
AZERBAIJAN: LAND OF FIRE AND... MUD?!
Running low on stories to tell at the pub? Here's why Azerbaijan should be your next destination according to Bertie Adam.READ THE BLOG
Azerbaijan: Europe or Asia?
Of the Caucasus, Georgia and Armenia are primarily European countries in nature and aspiration, despite being borderlands. However, as the third Caucus country, Azerbaijan appears to belong to Asia more than Europe when you first look at it. Its predominantly Islamic and its language is similar to Turkish. But is this the case the deeper you look into the country's culture and history?READ THE BLOG
JO GILBERT’S AZERBAIJAN ADVENTURE
Azerbaijan is rarely a destination to top traveller’s bucket lists, but this wasn’t the case for Jo Gilbert, here she tells us about what she found.READ THE BLOG
An Ode to Svaneti
The Caucasus Mountains lie at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Nestled amongst the peaks and meadows lies a true gem. Bertie Adam went there, and tells you why should should too.READ THE BLOG
The Cradle of Wine
According to archaeological research, grapes have been cultivated and fermented in Georgia for around 8000 years.READ THE BLOG
GEORGIA’S CHRISTIAN IDENTITY
A country that has witnessed its fair share of turmoil, Georgia lies at the crossroads between Europe and Asia. It's location has meant that it has been under the control of the Greeks, Persians and Mongols, and up until the collapse of the USSR this tiny nation was even known as the ‘Soviet Riviera’.READ THE BLOG