David Harrison

Journalist & writer - PR & Marketing Coordinator @untamedborders - Formerly BBC (9 years) - Nomadic Manxman (6 years roaming) - Endurance athlete.

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The drive from Stepantsminda to the Russian border. I’ve driven this route quite a few times over the years, but it’s often shrouded in cloud or mist. I’ve never been lucky enough to have completely clear skies, until today. A short drive, but hard to beat scenery wise.

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Headed to the mountains for a few days. Only 2 & a half hours from Tbilisi city centre, after an extremely scenic drive, you end up in a setting like this. Had a bit of a mental block with some ideas/projects recently, so I’m here to clear the brain & enjoy some mountain scenery.

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A wind chill of -4°C in Tbilisi, but a lovely sunny start to Monday. When I first came to the city 5 years ago, it was over winter & it was sunny, clear skies, but absolutely freezing for 6 weeks. It was nostalgic wandering around Old Town this morning, in similar conditions.

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New piece in Tbilisi’s Saburtalo neighbourhood as part of Tbilisi Mural Festival.

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A short road-trip into the countryside outside Tbilisi. Within 30 minutes from the city centre you climb up into stunning wild nature, packed with history. Amazing country.

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All set within an old publishing house/print factory, which has living walls & garden spaces throughout it. Awesome place. One of many cool developments like this in the city. 2/2

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I forget sometimes how cool some spaces in Tbilisi are. The Stamba complex has hotels, coffee roasters, bakery, choclatier, wine shop, multiple bars & restaurants, barber, design shop, coworking, city farm, library/book shop, music space & more. 1/2

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@lynne7le1 It is on the riverside near the football stadium.

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You’ll find almost all of the best food, bars, nightlife & coffee spots, aren’t in Old Town. Old town spots are tourist traps - the Vera, Marjanishvilli, Sololaki & Vake neighbourhoods are the go tos.

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A new Tbilisi brewery, called Ishvi, opened recently. An incredibly cool spot, complete with an old railway line in it, a fire pit, live music & sport + great beer. The owners really looked after me - refusing payment for my meal & beers, as I’m a guest. Incredible hospitality.

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Two years ago I went to Pakistan and it was the greatest travel experience of my life. Amazing country, wonderful people, sensational scenery & beauty at every corner. Can’t wait to return.

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In the Mjällby end for a rather average 1-1 against FC Iberia 1999. Had a class night of it with the Swedish lads.

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@MrRemo_x To be fair to Tbilisi, it was 28 degrees on Sunday & 20+ most days this week, apart from today, where the world is ending in the skies. As of yesterday, the Swedish side has sold 40 something tickets, but they’re a smaller club from a village, not a big city.

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Well FC Iberia 1999 (Tbilisi) v Mjällby should be a fun Europa Conference League match tonight. 3/4 of the stadium doesn’t have a roof, including my sector. If anyone has a canoe I could borrow to get to the stadium, it would be much appreciated.

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Tbilisi over recent days. The seasons are definitely beginning to shift, despite being high 20s on Sunday - trees turning autumnal, chillier mornings & a few torrential downpours. Summer was good while it lasted. Fortunately Tbilisi does the colder months well too.

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A solid start to Monday morning on the Tbilisi trails.

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A morning on the Georgian railways.

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Sunrise on my final morning on the Black Sea coast. I’ve hit very lucky with the weather on this visit, apart from one day it’s been 20+ degrees and dry each day. I’ve grown to really like Batumi, it has sharpened up a lot & the surrounding nature is sensational.

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Pele shawarma in Batumi. I did think maybe it’s a Georgian word, rather than about the football player, but then spotted the cardboard cut out of the Brazilian and a (very questionable) Pele shirt on the wall.

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@itfc_louis2 Worth looking at a comparison. Booking today on Italian trains, for tomorrow (around the same time as that fella tried to book Newcastle), without a railcard = £100 cheaper. 150 miles longer journey. Same if you do Madrid to Barcelona - 135 miles longer journey.

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@seasgair7 Curva is a football term, known commonly across football communities worldwide - meaning the area behind the goal where the most vocal fans/ultras are. If you’re thinking of the Polish word, which sounds similar but spelt differently, you’re on the wrong track.

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Christ alive lads, Dinamo Batumi end was rocking v Dinamo Tbilisi today. Best curva I’ve been in for a long time.