Yes, I know what you're thinking... no way! Surely Italy or Greece, Rome, France or Portugal were the creators of wine - these are the countries that have historically been so famous for wine.  Wine actually didn't appear in these European countries until about 4500 BC, while it originated in Georgia and Iran in 6000 BC in a little region named Kakheti located in Eastern Georgia.

Georgia is the cradle of wine making.  Over 7000 years ago man first discovered the art of wine making in Georgia and today there are over 500 varieties of wine grapes and loads of wonderful wines to tempt any wine drinkers palate. Some grape varietals grown in the region are protected by European law.

The seaside city of Batumi is one of Georgia’s jewels. Georgians will proudly tell you that this quaint city is the most developed, most modern, and most beautiful city in the whole country.

The valley town of Chuberi, located high in the Caucasus Mountains, in the Svaneti region of Georgia, is quite different from the modern capitol of Tbilisi. Upon request, I was assigned to a place where horses and pigs still share the dirt roads with pedestrians and cars.

Svaneti, one of Georgia's northern provinces, has a dramatic mountainous landscape, and is home to the country's highest peak - Mount Shkhara. Svaneti also boasts impressive architectural monuments, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Located high up on the Erusheli mountain side in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia sits the famous Cave City of Vardzia. Originally built in 1185 by the people under Queen Tamar's rule, it's purpose was to offer protection from the invading Mongols. Today, it is maintained by a small group of monks who reside in one of the many 'apartments' that survived the numerous raids and even an earthquake.

Borjomi is a resort town in south-central Georgia with a population estimated of 14,445.
It is located in the picturesque Borjomi Gorge on the eastern edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The town is famous for its mineral water industry (which is presently the number one export of Georgia), the Romanov summer palace in Likani, and the WWF-site Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. 

Adjara, the most south-eastern province of Georgia, is well known for its humid climate. Batumi, Adjara's capital, is a popular coastal city with some long stretches of beach on the Black Sea. Up in Adjara's mountainous region, various crops are grown including citrus fruits, tobacco, and tea.

Founded over 1500 years ago, Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, has had an interesting political history. Having been strategically placed along the Silk Road routes, the rich history is evident in the variations of architecture, ethnicity, and religion. Tbilisi is also Georgia's largest city with a population close to 1.5 million and has numerous museums, art galleries, and monuments to explore.