Republic Of Georgia Off The Beaten Path Travel Articles

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Skiing in Georgia

Skiing in the northern resort Gudauri in the Republic of Georgia, central Asia. A large ski resort in the mountains of Georgia, ski report.

Georgia’s Holidaymakers Flock to Beautiful Borjomi

Borjomi, a small town in the Republic of Georgia, was once the vacation spot of royalty. Today it seems to function as an oasis of natural beauty.

Tbilsi’s Marvelous Baths

In the Republic of Georgia, Tbilisi’s baths are the place you have to visit. The city’s sulfuric bathhouse offers a firm massage, a scrub, and a soak.

Republic of Georgia’s Adjaran Black Sea Coast

Republic of Georgia: The Adjaran Coast on the Black Sea and the resorts and legends about Jason and the Golden Fleece. Exploring Sarpi, Batumi, and Gonio

Republic of Georgia: Hiking in Svaneti

Hiking in Remote Svaneti, Republic of Georgia. Chris Dowling visits the village of Ushguli, where it feels like you’re back in the 12th century.

Georgia: Time Traveling Through the Caucasus

Republic of Georgia: Traveling through this country next to Russia is time traveling, and the friendly people and fresh food make it exciting.

The Joseph Stalin Museum in Georgia

The Stalin Museum in Gori, Republic of Georgia is a grim reminder of a terrible person who killed millions.

Republic of Georgia, Where Wine Was Invented

Georgia, the Country: David Rich travels to Georgia, the country, where he visits ancient cave cities, churches and cathedrals and does some extensive sampling of deep purple Georgian wine.

Republic of Georgia: On the Road to Europe

Republic of Georgia: Natalia Motili describes the Republic of Georgia and its capital, Tiblisi.

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In this episode, we head to Lower Manhattan to explore the layers of history hidden beneath the skyscrapers of Wall Street. Longtime GoNOMAD contributor Susmita Sengupta, a New Yorker with a sharp eye for the city’s past, takes us on a walking journey through the Financial District — revealing the colonial streets, early American landmarks, and sacred spaces that shaped the beginnings of the United States.

We begin at the New York Stock Exchange, but instead of watching the crowds, Susmita leads us to the Federal Hall National Memorial, the “Birthplace of American Government,” where George Washington took the oath of office in 1789. The Doric columns, the bronze Washington statue, and the preserved balcony inside all bring the early republic vividly to life.

Just steps away stands Trinity Church Wall Street, a Gothic masterpiece and the oldest public building still in use in Manhattan. Inside, its stained glass windows glow above the grave of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers.

We continue to St. Paul’s Chapel, the Georgian-era sanctuary where Washington prayed after his inauguration, before wandering toward Stone Street, a cobblestone lane dating back to the Dutch colonial era — built by enslaved Africans and now lined with lively restaurants.

Susmita then guides us to Fraunces Tavern Museum, a Revolutionary War landmark where patriots gathered and history unfolded. Across the street, she discovers the preserved remains of 17th‑century New Amsterdam, including the 1667 foundations of the Lovelace Tavern, visible beneath glass panels in the sidewalk.

The journey concludes at the powerful and moving African Burial Ground National Monument, the largest colonial-era burial site for enslaved and free Africans in North America. Rediscovered in 1991, it now stands as a solemn memorial and educational center honoring more than 400 individuals whose labor helped build New York City.

This episode is a thoughtful walk through the origins of the city — a reminder that beneath the financial capital of the world lies a deep, complex, and essential American story.

Written by GoNOMAD contributor Susmita Sengupta.

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