Georgia is the dividing line between Asia and Europe. The landscape is mountainous and rugged; the Greater and Lesser Caucasus Mountains lie in the north and south respectively. Largely agricultural, Georgia is famed for its wines. It has been a cultural melting pot for thousands of years and this is evident in Georgia's culture and food.

As supposedly the first country to embrace Christianity, Armenia has the architecture to prove it. It is a country boasting 40,000 churches and monuments scattered throughout a picturesque landscape of snowy mountains, caves, and blankets of wildflowers. Whether you're looking to experience castles, ruins, skiing, hot springs, or a taste of the ancient silk route, Armenia has it all.

Azerbaijan has always been an important stop on trade routes; it was a major stopover on the Silk Route. This small country just oozes culture and history. Don't miss the Acropolis of Baku, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, and 12,000-year-old rock carvings at the Qobustan Museum. Bustling street life and tea houses give Azerbaijan a very Middle Eastern flavor.

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Locations The top regions and cities to visit in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan TV Shows Get the lowdown on the tv show Globe Trekker: Georgia and Armenia Shopping The Vernisaj flea market sells everything from antique to junk Georgian's pride the homegrown produce sold in Tbilisi market		Treks Tough, remote, but with stunning view, climbing Mount Kazbek, the 'Switzerland of the Soviet Union.' Historic Sites Take a monk's tour of the medieval cave city of Vardzia Beaches Relax and enjoy the hospitable Black Sea Coast on Batumi Beach Travel Writers Nagorno Karabagh (without a visa) by Bartosz Musialowicz An amazing trip to this "war zone" sandwiched between Azerbaijan and Armenia, to meet some of the most welcoming people on earth.