Svaneti Nestled in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains lies Svaneti, a land of rugged terrain, ancient traditions, and unparalleled beauty.    Mountains:  The region is home to several glaciers, including the Ushba Glacier, and is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Caucasus, such as Shkhara and Tetnuldi.   Culture and history: Svaneti has rich cultural heritage with unique architecture and language. One of the most striking features of Svaneti's architecture is the defensive towers, built to protect against invaders and rival clans.   Tourism: In recent years, Svaneti has become a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its beautiful landscapes and cultural heritage. There are several UNESCO World Heritage sites in Svaneti, including the medieval towers of Upper Svaneti.   Food:  Svaneti is famous for its rich cuisine, which includes dishes such as Kubdari, khashi, Chvishtari, Tashmijabi, and other . The region is also famous for its dairy products, including cheese, yogurt and sour cream. Svaneti has something for everyone, and if you want to know more about this place, have cooking masterclass and meet local people, you can write to us, and we will choose an individual tour for you.   Follow us for more interesting content: Tik-Tok - Violet Ways Facebook - Violet Ways Instagram - Violet Ways Linkedin - Violet Ways

How Travel Changes you?  Whether you're traveling to a new city, another country, or a far corner of the world, exploring and immersing yourself in a new environment can transform you. In this article, we'll learn how travel can transform you and why it's such a valuable experience. Experiencing new cultures  When you travel you have the opportunity to interact with people who have different beliefs, habits and lifestyles than you. This exposure can broaden your perspectives and challenge your assumptions about the world. Greater Independence  When you travel, you are often making decisions yourself. Once you are confident that you can navigate the world, you can become more independent in other areas of your life. Increased Empathy  Travel can help you see the world through the eyes of others and recognize the common humanity that binds us all. Improving your communication skills  Traveling also requires you to communicate effectively with others, especially if you are in a foreign country where you do not speak the language. It will help you develop your communication skills and become a better listener. More creativity  Finally, travel can inspire creativity and stimulate new ideas. When you find yourself in a new environment, you may find that you are more open to new experiences and ideas.   Discover Georgia's real Soul Through Local Eyes!  Follow us for more interesting content: Tik-Tok - Violet Ways Facebook - Violet Ways Instagram - Violet Ways Linkedin - Violet Ways

 Why is a travel agency important? a traveler can enjoy many benefits by using the services of a professional business travel agency. Those who choose not to use these services not only enjoy exceptional customer service but also lose money. In this article you will learn exactly what a travel agency does and 5 reasons why you should use this service. 1. Travel Discounts  Travel Agency offers travelers many benefits including discounts on flights, accommodation, tours, entrance fees and restaurants. Travel agents in the travel industry often book large numbers of flights and hotel rooms for people from all over the world. By using a corporate travel agency, you are more likely to get a special price on your business trip than if you book it yourself. 2. Saving Time and Money Saving time and money are obvious benefits of using business travel agencies.With their knowledge and experience in the industry, they can easily find the best deals. This is very beneficial as experienced business travel agencies can optimize your travel strategy and save you time and money.  3. Personal service If you encounter any problems or changes in your itinerary during your trip, the travel agency is at your disposal with advice and assistance. It is also a good advantage for foreign visitors due to the language differences. 4. Expert advice No one will do a tourist trip better than a travel agency, as they have professionals with the appropriate training and experience. The experience and knowledge developed over the years make them the best in everything they do. They have a huge network to provide you with information that cannot be found on websites and only travel agents can plan your dream vacation. 5. Visa, Documents When traveling abroad, people often get confused by the visa process and formalities. Travel agents also ensure that visa applicants are well-informed about the required documents and guide them through the visa process. So when you're ready to plan your dream Georgia vacation, our finest team of certified and experienced members is waiting for you. So if you're looking for a travel company that puts your needs and interests first, look no further than our company. We're here to help you make the most of your vacation, and we can't wait to welcome you to our community of travelers. Explore and Discover real soul of Georgia with Violet Ways!   Follow us for more interesting content: Tik-Tok - Violet Ways Facebook - Violet Ways Instagram - Violet Ways Linkedin - Violet Ways 

If you ever dreamed about of tasting amazing cuisine, then you should visit Georgia. Georgian awesome kitchen is known for its unique flavors and delicious combinations of natural ingredients. So let’s talk about top 5 Georgian dishes: 1. First one is king of kings  and the queen of queens Khachapuri. Delicious bread filled with Georgian traditional cheese. we have varieties of Khachapuri and most known are Megrelian (with two traditional mixed cheese), Imeretian (with one kind of cheese) and Adjarian  khachapuri (bread boat with cheese and egg), but if you ever get to other regions you can taste 50 other varieties of this miraculous food. 2. The second one is the discovery of Culinary - Khinkali. This is like dumplings with special meets with special spices, with cheese or mushrooms. There are special rules to eat Khinkali, most Georgians eat Khinkali with hands.  3. Next one is Satsivi: godly dish with chicken or Turkey meat and walnuts sauce. This is tradition dish for Christmas and New year eve table. 4. The fourth one is The pearl of Magrelian cuisine – Elarji. It made with cornmeal and  with lots of Sulguni cheese. The cheesy and creamy mass stretches to infinity. 5. And the last dish is Lobio. It’s made with beans, spices, garlic, herbs and onion. The best beans are made in a ceramic pot and go well with cornbread and a variety of pickles. So that’s it, hope you enjoy! And If you still haven't tried Georgian cuisine, go on our gastronomic tour or write to us, and we will choose a customized tour for you.        Follow us for more interesting content: Tik-Tok - Violet Ways Facebook - Violet Ways Instagram - Violet Ways Linkedin - Violet Ways

Сentenarians According to one of the legends, the time spent with the guest does not count towards the age of life. Georgia is considered a country of centenarians and that’s why they are so hospitable! Georgian Cuisine In the national Georgian cuisine, there are certain dishes that are eaten by the hand, thus savoring them more. For example, kebabs and khinkali should be eaten exclusively with your hands, even in restaurants, without the help of cutlery. Hospitality If you get into the house of a Georgian family, you will never leave hungry and, most often, sober – the owners will roll out all the available supplies onto the table, even if they are the last ones. Toast culture Georgian toasts are like a short story that carries a certain meaning. To learn more about this wonderful country visit our Tour packeges page!  With Love – Violet Ways, a Georgian Travel Agency.

So many posts about the colour of Happiness and so many posts about Georgia. But nobody talked before that here in Georgia you find your colour of Happines and this colour will follow you all your life. Even in one day you realise that the desire of staying in Georgia captures you. You realise that every minute of your now life becomes colorfull. All around you starts shine and feel with the sun. You realise that Georgia is not totally comfortable and high quality service country but in spite of this you are happy. Haapness becomes the an integral part of every second of your life. As if small parts of fairy dusts circling in the air and you can not stop to be happy.

Georgian FOOD is quite appropriately an expression of the culture. Eating, toasts and overall hospitality bind families and friends and snare visitors into long, table-bound interludes. Georgian food and hospitality surrounds you… and can sometimes suffocate you under its weight  If you do visit Georgia and can’t find a particular dish, just ask local people where you can find it and they will be more than happy to help you discover their cuisine. Georgians are proud of their cuisine and culture, and happy to share it with curious visitors. And, you’ll likely have a great story to tell about that experience and meal. Traditional Georgian Food Khinkali (Georgian Dumplings) Beautifully twisted knobs of dough, khinkali are typically stuffed with meat and spices, then served boiled or steamed. The trick with khinkali is to eat them without making a mess or spilling the hot broth inside all over yourself. How to eat khinkali: sprinkle with black pepper, grab the dumpling by the handle and turn upside down. Take small bites from the side, slurping some broth as you go Traditional khinkali typically features meat, vegetarian khinkali featuring fillings of mushroom and cheese/curd are often available if you ask for them. Badrijani Nigvzit Roasted eggplant (badrijan) strips, served flat and topped with walnut paste with Georgian spices. Lobio (Bean Soup) A cross between bean soup and refried beans. The consistency and taste of lobio varies widely. That it often bears a resemblance to Mexican bean dishes is almost always satisfying. For full effect, the traditional way to eat lobio is with a round of mchadi, Georgian corn bread. We often searched for lobio after we’d been exhausted by meat and bread, and found it quite often, including in some unusual locations.   Qababi (Kebabs) Grilled minced meat sprinkled with sumac and onion slices, wrapped in a thin lavash- like bread. In some small Georgian towns, this was the only dish available. We were surprisingly never disappointed by it. Chakapuli Traditional herb lamb stew from Kakheti, chakapuli is typically eaten around the holidays (e.g., Easter). Chakapuli typically features a meat like veal or lamb, and is further flavored by onions, tkemali (sour plums), white wine, garlic and mixed herbs. Mtsvadi (Shashlik, meat skewers) Fire-roasted chunks of pork, salted. For the perfect mtsvadi, cut some fresh onions and place them in a metal bowl, then stir everything over a fire. If you are lucky, you will have mtsvadi in an impromptu barbecue in the mountains. It is among some of the best barbecued meat in the world. Be careful, chunks of the prized chalahaji (or back meat) are usually in limited amounts and meant to be shared with the group. Satsivi Poultry (chicken or turkey) served with a thinned paste of walnut, garlic and herbs. Considered a winter dish (“sivi” implies cold in Georgian), satsivi is usually eaten around the Christmas holiday and the New Year, particularly in the region of Adjari. Georgian Breads Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) No visit to Georgia would be complete (or possible) without a few tastes of khachapuri, the warm, gooey cheese-stuffed bread that oozes and drips with heart-stopping goodness. In addition to the standard round pie stuffed with cheese, other variations include egg-topped (Adjarian khachapuri), the four-fold filo dough pocket, and tarragon, mushroom and rice-stuffed pies. Puri / Tonis Puri (Georgian Flatbread) Tonis puri is the Georgian bread staple. Baked in a ceramic circular hearth oven with the dough stuck to the side (like Indian naan), puri comes out moist, with a tinge of sourdough flavor, and perfectly tainted with black bits from inside the oven. You’ll notice that the edges of tonis puri are often browned and taste faintly of matzo. The most memorable version of tonis puri we tasted was in the town of Borjomi, next to the bus station. This might not come as a surprise, as Borjomi is famous for its water, a key ingredient in Georgian bread. Lobiani (Bean-stuffed bread) Lobiani is similar to khachapuri-, except that it is stuffed with bean paste rather than cheese. Lobiani is typically quite moist and is just slightly healthier than its original cheese cousin, khachapuri. Kubdari Kubdari, a bread specialty originally from the Svaneti region, is a khachapuri-like dough stuffed with small chunks of meat, spices and onions. The best versions of kubdari that one can try are in restaurant stops along the road between Zugdidi and Mestia, as well as in homestays along the route from Mestia to Ushguli. Chvishtari Cheese corn bread (a Svanetian version of mchadi with cheese). This will stick to your bones for days. It makes for an excellent trekking food. Georgian Cheese and Yogurt Matsoni (Georgian yogurt) A rather sour fresh yogurt that usually shows up topless (well, without a lid) at the table. Trial and error usually works to suit your taste. You can eat it savory served with warm meat, vegetables, or khachapuri. For a sweeter version at breakfast-time or for dessert, you can blend matsoni with fresh honey or fruit. After matsoni straight from the farm, store-bought yogurt will never taste the same. Matsoni is a culinary and cultural Georgian staple. Since it’s made from boiled fresh milk and a bacterial starter, matsoni is certain to have medicinal qualities. Sulguni (Georgian cheese) As far as one can tell, sulguni is the national cheese of the Republic of Georgia. A salted, water-soaked cheese that features a stringy shell and moist middle, sulguni is typically eaten by itself or with a round of tonis puri bread and a plateful of herbs and tomatoes. Georgian Condiments, Pastes and Sauces Adjika (Chili Paste) Adjika, a spice paste condiment, is best compared to spicy Indian pickle-like paste. The regular way to serve adjika is with a cucumber and tomato salad. Tkemali Sauce (Sour Plum Sauce) Taken in small doses alongside cheese, khachapuri, or meat, this sour plum sauce is said to be a cleanser. Whenever one has a meal with a family, out comes the canning jar of tkemali sauce. Pkhali A paste made from spinach, walnuts, and garlic. Excellent with tonis puri or khachapuri. Typically served as an appetizer, or mezze-style with other small, flavorful dishes, the fresh, local flavor of pkhali made it another of our favorites. Svaneti salt So-called Svaneti salt serves as a perfect complement to vegetables, cheese or salad. Made from salt, dried garlic, chili pepper and a blend of various spices and herbs like fenugreek and coriander, Svaneti salt and its aroma will have you thinking you’re inching closer to Persia or India. Georgian Sweets Tatara or Pelamushi Confection made from boiled, pressed grape extract. Can be eaten as a sort of pudding as dessert. The liquid is the sweet coating used to make churchkhela. Churchkhela Brown rubbery truncheons made from strings of walnuts dipped in tatara and dried. Sometimes referred to as “Georgian Snickers.” Don’t eat the string! To enjoy your own experience visit our Gastronomic Tour! With Love – Violet Ways, a Georgian travel agency.

  The world of warm and hospitable people with centuries’ old traditions. The country with rich, ancient history. We will show you what is dear for us, the places we admire. The lakes hidden behind tall, mighty mountains, where velvet wind gives a feeling of freedom, where the aroma of fresh air excites from the first second. The fast rivers and waterfalls with crystal clear water. Snow white tops and mighty solid rocks. The nature untouched by time, where you can learn original, centuries’ old history. The country, where the people are faithful and religious. We welcome each of our guests with the most valuable gift of Georgian eras – the Georgian wine, filled with a genius of sunshine and love. The world, where a modern city known as the pearl of the black sea awaits you, where the gentle sea is inviting with quiet lapping of turquoise waves, whispers of the surf, and beautiful sunsets.

For generations, Georgia has proudly claimed the title of the birthplace of wine. Archeological findings are now adding material evidence to support Georgia’s claim as the world’s oldest wine-producing country. Researchers analyzing the residue contained within the vessels — the remains of grapes and grape seeds — dated the material to 6000 BCE. This establishes ancient Georgia as the first known location of grape winemaking. Georgian winemaking practices existed 3,000 years before the invention of writing and 5,000 years before the start of the Iron Age. Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East — and enjoying a climate and terrain perfectly suited for the cultivation of grapes — ancient Georgia supplied wines and vines to the first cities of the Fertile Crescent: Babylon and Ur. Georgia’s location has made it vulnerable to a host of adversaries throughout history. While ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece developed wine cultures of their own, all owe a debt to Georgian viticulture. The ancient Greek writings of both Homer and Apollonius of Rhodes include mentions of Georgia’s traditions of vine growing and winemaking. Many of the vines cultivated in Europe and Asia today are known to have Georgian origins. The Western words for wine — vin, vino, wine, and others — likely come from the Georgian word ghvino (or gvino). Winemaking has long been the engine of the Georgian economy, elevating the vine to a symbol of endurance, rebirth, and prosperity. Shared fervor for the grape continues as winemakers explore new markets, reexamine centuries-old terroirs, and carve out a new place for their wines on the world stage. As the Georgian wine revival gathers steam, today’s local winemakers are harnessing their national heritage to produce some of the world’s most distinctive wines. In the process, they’re transforming into an emerging artisanal powerhouse — tying wine’s deep past to a dynamic future. Winemaking in Georgia stretches back over 8,000 years of history. According to archaeological evidence, the first Georgian wines were made and stored in earthenware vessels called kvevri (or qvevri). The kvevri is Georgia’s most important and best-known winemaking vessel, and it remains the centerpiece of traditional winemaking in Georgia. The tradition of making wine in kvevri is so embedded in Georgian culture that in 2013 UNESCO added it to its catalog of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. This marked the kvevri a symbol of the deep cultural roots of Georgian wine and the authenticity of Georgian winemaking. Travel- Explore - Discover with Violet Ways! Grape Tours starts from 350 euro.