Category: North Caucasus

The medieval necropolis of Dargavs in the foggy mountains of North Ossetia Alania in the North Caucasus of Russia

Your ultimate North Caucasus travel guide

Many people know about the South Caucasus and/or have visited Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan – But what about the North Caucasus ? If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for…

Grozny City microdistrict and the Akhmat Kadyrov mosque at night in Grozny, Chechnya

Visit Grozny, the Dubai of the North Caucasus

Explore the little known city of Grozny, Chechnya with my 2024 tourist guide. Learn about the unique Chechen culture, taste local cuisine, meet the hospitable locals …

Plateau Bermamyt in the mountains of Karachay Cherkessia with snow coverred mont Elbrus in the backrgound, North Caucasus

7 must-visit places in Karachay – Cherkessia

Karachay – Cherkessia is a nature lover heaven with amazing hiking trails in the heart of the Great Caucasus. I put together a list of the 7 best places to…

Ancient necropolis with stone houses in Eltyubyu in the mountains of Kabardino - Balkaria, North Caucasus

The 8 best places to visit in Kabardino – Balkaria

Kabardino – Balkaria is a republic right in the middle of the North Caucasus and home to Europe’s highest peak mount Elbrus as well as 6 mountain peaks above 5000…

Kezenoy-Am lake in Chechnya in the summer surrounded by green mountains

The 7 best places to visit in Chechnya

Chechnya is one of the most fascinating region I have visited in Russia, it is such a unique place you won’t regret the journey there ! With its splendid nature…

Ancient stone towers on top of a rocky mountain in the village of Goor in Dagestan in the North Caucasus

The 15 best places to visit in Dagestan

Dagestan is a little known territory in Southern Russia often overlooked for its unfamous neighboor Chechnya, mostly only seen as a land of mountains, lawlessness and home to many UFC…