Our final day in Stepantsminda was filled with both beauty and challenge as lingering snow caused havoc on the mountain roads.

A magical stay only 12km from Stepantsminda, our hilltop Airbnb offered breathtaking views of Mt. Kazbek and Mt. Shani. After weeks of hotel-hopping, it became the escape we had been dreaming of and beyond our expectations.

It's time to continue the road trip to our ultimate destination, the place we fell in love with on Google, Stepantsminda. A design hotel called Rooms Kazbegi sits in the depths of the valleys with 360-degree views of mountains.

A week in Lisbon was the perfect warm-up for our five-month adventure, which began with sailing along the west coast of Africa with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

It was time to embark on the journey to the Georgian Caucasus mountains, and the first leg was an overnight in Gudauri, about 3 hours from Telavi.

Following our getaway in Menavi, we arrived in Telavi, also in the Kakheti wine region of Georgia, which was the perfect stopover as we slowly made our way to the mountains in Georgia.

It was time to leave the capital, Tbilisi, and explore rural Georgia. So, we hired a car for a few weeks and plotted an itinerary to provide us with a sample of Georgian nature, as the mountains were calling us.

Tbilisi, you are a melting pot of music, food, cocktails, wine and inspiring architecture. This European city sings all day and night.

Our first visit to Faro Restoran in Belgrade happened right after they opened in November 2023, and since then, we've transitioned from first-time guests to loyal lovers and fans.

Over the years, we've become devoted fans of Gallo Nero, consistently impressed by their exquisite dishes and the incredibly warm and welcoming staff that treats customers like family, a charming trait common across Belgrade.

We are no strangers to Istanbul after spending one month here over the last two years and travelling Türkiye for five months, so we couldn’t let this wonderful city escape us on the way to our month in Georgia.

You can't visit Slovenia without experiencing the picturesque capital of Ljubljana.

Skofja Loka, Slovenia, is a historic town renowned for its tradition and creativity, located near Ljubljana and just 30 minutes from the capital. It is an excellent starting point for exploring the Julian Alps or, in our case, an ending point.

Wow, another pocket of goodness is Bohinj in Slovenia. Bohinj is located in the heart of the Julian Alps.

Kranjska Gora, you are located in an extraordinary part of Slovenia; the nature and views surrounding you are truly breathtaking. You were the perfect introduction to our 73rd country, Slovenia.

A place that needs no introduction, we are all familiar with the fairytale pictures of Lake Bled, a Slovenian resort town in the foothills of the Julian Alps, set along the glacial lake.