When I planned my trip to Georgia, I asked around on Couchsurfing.org for an off-the-beaten track experience, I received a recommendation to get in touch with Devi. After a few e-mails (I lost track after #30), we agreed on an itinerary that would have us visit the Chechen Kist people in the Pankisi … [Read more...]
On red hair, beards, and bamboo hats
I remembered seeing a 'worldwide red hair distribution map' and knew there was a little hot spot somewhere in Russia, Central Asia or the Caucasus, but wasn't sure if Georgia was part of it (Spoiler: It isn't). I also noticed that Orthodox priests tend to sport quite the impressive beards, so surely … [Read more...]