![nina posing in front churchkhelas, old-fashioned georgian treats made from of grape juice and walnuts. at bottom, fruits like watermelon and strawberries.](http://beaconscloset.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_0132_grande_1_400x600_crop_center.jpg?v=1693095517)
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nina, a native georgian, travels to the motherland to get her fix of dumplings and domes.
behind me are churchkhelas, old-fashioned georgian treats made
from grape juice and walnuts
destination: tbilisi, georgia
purpose of journey: nostalgia, family
never travel without: sunglasses, red lipstick
favorite outfit you packed: helmut lang leather pants, sonya rykiel light coat and vans x kenzo tennis shoes
how many pairs of shoes: five
what are you listening to: light asylum
favorite meal: khinkali (georgian dumpling)
highlight of the trip: beyond delicious food (seriously)
handmade carpets for sale
a beautiful place called abanotubani, which means “baths area,”
is one of the oldest areas in tbilisi and is built on a natural hot water spring
handmade mosaic in old tbilisi
a blue wedding house
the streets of old tbilisi
a detail of an old balcony
the door of an orthodox christian church. orthodox christianity is the major religion of my country
the arabic cafe called leila is a must see in tbilisi, its so gorgeous and cozy,
for sure one of my favorite places
follow nina on instagram: @ninchitadze
photos by: ninuca kakabadze