CENN presentation on Climate Change
I made a presentation on the 1st July at a CENN (Caucasus Environment NGO Network) in the New Art Cafe in Tbilisi. It was an informal event to raise …
Crazy Tbilisi Weather and the Roof Falling in
The weather in Tbilisi over the last 2 months has been bizarre to say the least. When Tom and I arrived in Georgia in Winter of 2008, it was the …
Getting involved with the Local Mountain Biking Communty in Tbilisi
I’ve been dedicating a lot of time to my passion for mountain biking. It became very clear to me, whilst meditating on my bike in India, that I …
Everyday Life in Tbilisi and Helping an NGO Plant a Vegetable Garden
It looks like I’m going to be in Tbilisi for a while. Since arriving back from my cycle travels, I’ve had a lot to reflect on. For the …
Will I Get My Bicycle Back From War-Torn Georgia?
Right now, I am sitting in the garden of my girlfriend’s house in France. I’ve just realised that one mosquito has bitten me on my neck, …
Finding Real News These Days Is Not Easy But Its Important
This morning, I have been digging through the news about the conflict between Russia and Georgia. I am trying to find some articles, which are closer …
Media Coverage of War is As Confusing as War Itself
I’ve been following the news media frenzy on the conflict in Georgia. There are many news media channels available on google.co.uk/news and …
When War Comes Too Close for Comfort
Today Georgia declared a state of war with Russia. Luckily, I’d left on the 26th of July to come home to England and surprise my family. I …
The Marshrutka Experience Will Stay With Me For Life
The driver’s wearing a leather jacket, thick material. I think, “that’s too hot inside this cramped vehicle, it must be for the …
My First Impressions of the Georgian Language
The women I work with at the Georgian school chirp away in the interesting-sounding language that is Georgian. The unusual bold combinations of sounds …