Abkhazia is a Christian country, but traditional religion is no less important here. Abkhazians from ancient times believe that their land is guarded by sanctuaries-anykhs. There are seven of them, they are located on seven holy peaks. Seven stars on the Abkhazian flag are in honor of these anykhs.

The Teberda Nature Reserve became a national park in the fall of 2021. What are the consequences of this? We'll see...

In the meantime, I want to share my impressions of the hike through the rarely visited valleys of the Teberda Nature Reserve in July 2021.

Talysh is one of Azerbaijan’s most densely populated rural regions. Dotted with traditional villages full of kind-hearted and hospitable people, it’s the perfect place to experience village life-style and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.