Was Georgia the Birthplace of Wine?

Cradle of Wine - Myth or Reality?

"Wine is the most civilised thing in the world." - Ernest Hemingway

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Centuries-old Kvevri, traditional Georgian clay winemaking pots, lined up along a stone wall outside a monastic school and monastery in the wine country of Telavi, Georgia - Shutterstock

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In today’s email: 

• Was Georgia the Birthplace of Wine?

• Around the World: Copy this Trip: Georgia’s wine country, cathedrals and cultural highlights; Is Georgia a Safe Country? Read these Essential Travel Safety Tips; 5 Fairy-tale Châteaux in the Loire Valley You Should Visit and more…

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: The Future of Space Is Built Here…

• From Social Media: The Roman Forum in Rome is a vast archaeological site

• Travel Grub: Georgia’s Most UNIQUE FOOD Culture!

• Quirky Corner:  Georgia's 8,000-year-old wine making tradition

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Was Georgia the Birthplace of Wine?

If you are on a quest to discover the birthplace of wine, Georgia is a destination that will captivate you. Here, the oldest evidence of winemaking was unearthed, and the intertwining of wine culture, history, national identity, and everyday life creates a unique and fascinating cultural experience.

Signagi in Kakheti region, Georgia - Shutterstock

Around the World

Copy this Trip: Georgia’s wine country, cathedrals and cultural highlights

Lonely Planet editor, Alex Butler, recently traveled to Georgia. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip…

Is Georgia a Safe Country? Read these Essential Travel Safety Tips

Making the decision to visit a new country can feel like stepping into the unknown, and safety is always a top priority. The good news is Georgia is a generally very safe destination…

5 Fairy-tale Châteaux in the Loire Valley You Should Visit

From towering fortresses to elegant Renaissance residences, each château tells a story of centuries past, filled with intrigue, artistry and the influence of powerful figures.

Top 14 Beaches Of The Georgian Black Sea

Renowned for its diverse landscapes, from high mountains to the vast blue of the Black Sea, Georgia offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and hospitable locals.

10 of the best places to snorkel in the world

You don’t have to be a certified diver to come face-to-face with some of the sea's most fascinating creatures. In fact, in some destinations, you can simply wade from the sand into the shallows with your mask and snorkel and enjoy some incredible marine life encounters.

Need to know: Top travel trends for 2025

What continues to be true is that travellers are just as enthusiastic as ever to discover new corners of the globe - but with a renewed focus on getting value for their money (and miles) and the opportunity to explore their interests and passions.

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🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

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Here’s a taste: Where is the famous Kylemore Abbey located?

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

Photo by Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash

The Future of Space Is Built Here…

With experience gained from supporting every major U.S. endeavor to escape Earth’s gravity, Boeing is designing and building the future of safe, assured space exploration and commercial access…

NASA - 60 Years and Counting

Unlike the way the space program started, NASA will not be racing a competitor. Rather, they will build upon the community of industrial, international, and academic partnerships forged for the space station. Commercial companies will…

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From Social Media

The Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, is a vast archaeological site that once served as the heart of ancient Rome’s political, religious, and social life.

Travel Grub

Georgia’s Most UNIQUE FOOD Culture!

Quirky Corner

Georgia's 8,000-year-old wine making tradition

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