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Georgia Is the Most Beautiful Country You’ve Never Been To

George, whose cross adorns the Georgian flag. That being said, Georgia is actually an exonym- a name used by foreigners. Georgians call their country Sakartvelo, and themselves- Kartvelians, after the ancient name of the kingdom- Kartli.

Thinking Outside the Box: Boeing Kinder Garden!

In the Georgian city of Rustavi, an old but fully functional Yakovlev Yak-42 aeroplane has been transformed into a kindergarten classroom.

American Homes Changed SO Much In the Past 400 Years!

Georgian Colonial House Image Source: American Home Shield History: Named after Great Britain’s four Kings George, Georgian architecture was invented in Britain and then exported throughout the empire.

Autumn Leaf Paintings to Put You In the Mood For the Fall

Here's some inspiration from two Georgian artists, Kristi Botkoveli (Nancy Woland) and Beka Zaridze, who create otherworldly scenes that they paint on leaves, as you'll see below.

Batumi, the Most Charming City On the Black Sea Coast

Batumi Botanical Garden Nature is incredibly important to Georgians, and the country has a long-standing tradition of botanical gardens.

Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood

English and Georgian These two words in Georgian are definitely worth remembering to avoid confusion. 6. English and Spanish Looking for a carpet in a Spanish-speaking country? Don't be surprised if you're directed to a stationary store. 7.

16 Surprisingly Strange Structures From Around the World

It was designed by Georgian architect Victor Djorbenadze and was used as a private house. Now, it's an event place. 10. The Aul Residential Complex, Almaty, Kazakhstan 11. Monument to Yuri Gagarin, Moscow, Russia - it was unveiled on July 4, 1980.

These Beautiful Antique Items Have Been Touched by History

A Late Georgian 18-karat gold emerald-and-diamond ring 18. Top hat, circa 19th century, Ohio 19. "Six months ago, I bought the photo on the right from an antique mall. Yesterday, I went back and purchased the photo on the left.

18 Magical Places in Green Ireland You Have to Visit

Many of the houses in the town are built in the Georgian style and are just one example of the fantastic beauty that hides behind every corner and every mountain in this beauty-filled country. 18 Places in Ireland You Have to See... tips, photos, travel, beautiful, recommendation, Ireland The unique

Take a Look at Some Odd Armored Vehicles From World War I

Charron, Girardot et Voigt Country of Origin: United States The Charron was an early armored car that was designed and built in France by the Georgian engineer, Mikheil Nakashidze. It had a Hotchkiss machine gun as an armament, with the gunner being protected by 7 mm thick armor.

Which Cities Have the Most Vegan Options for Tourists?

Tel-Aviv, Israel Considered one of the vegan capitals of the world, Tel-Aviv boasts some 400 vegan restaurants, from veggie burger joints to places far more exotic that offer Ethiopian, Georgian (the country in the Caucasus) and Middle-Eastern vegan fare, and that is on top of hundreds of hummus shops

After Seeing These 9 Parks, You’ll Be Packing For Georgia!

Tusheti National Park Tusheti National Park is one of eight new protected areas approved by the Georgian Parliament in 2003, with the Global Environment Fund and the World Bank also part of this approval process.

These Quaint Villages in England Are Pure Eye Candy

Lamberhurst, Kent This quaint Kentish village is home to several historic houses, such as the Victorian Ladham Houses and the Georgian Finchcock House. Explore the rural Bedgebury Natural Pinetum and Forest or enjoy wine at Lamberhurst vineyard.

A Rarely Seen View of Major Cities, From an Unexpected Angle

Georgian hermit has lived there for the past twenty years to be ‘closer to God.’ Yerevan, Armenia. The giant statue of Mother Armenia. “It’s always best working in the less touristy places, then showing the locals the images.

The Lesser Known Cities You Should Discover...

Georgian architecture has a pronounced presence in the city, which has a distinct and elegant personality when compared to the hustle and bustle of London. What’s more is that the world-famous temple, Stonehenge, is just a day trip away. 3.

Fancy a Holiday in December? Here's Where You Should Go!

Edinburgh, Scotland Old and new mix together wonderfully in Scotland’s cultural capital – home to marrow medieval alleys, Georgian architecture, Edinburgh castle, the futuristic Scottish parliament, and forward-thinking restaurants that put new twists on old classics.

10 UNESCO Sites You Can See in England

During the Georgian period, it became a very popular resort, which led to its expansion.