Places Guthbrand Wants to Go

Veryovkina Cave is more than 1.3 miles deep—the deepest known in the world.

Fortified homes of highland warriors that are still in use today.

Legend says these stone structures are where the doomed citizens of a vanished village sent themselves to die.

Monks in the empyreal Alazani River valley have preserved their 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition.

The cave holds a spectacular array of stalactites and stalagmites, including one shaped like a giant human heart.

This architecturally eclectic fortress witnessed centuries of bloody turmoil, including the massacre of its ruling clan.

The second-deepest known cave on Earth, hidden in an extremely remote mountain region.

The last standing example of an ancient district's teatime tradition.

This neon lit Georgian cave claims to hold the boulder Prometheus was chained to.

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.

Rock-hewn monastery complex with hundreds of cave structures tucked away into the mountainside.

Small church on top of a huge rock column.

Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.

An unusual double-stelae obelisk with ancient and mysterious origins.

Atop a small Armenian hilltop adorned with many forms, and carvings, these stones tell a whimsical tale from a fictional world.

This modern tandoor eatery was once a canteen for Soviet farmers.

Hundreds of intricately carved Armenian stone crosses can be found within this huge cemetery.

The observation point offers spectacular views of the ruins of an ancient Armenian capital.

This series of Armenian caves held the oldest brain, shoe, and winery in the world.

After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.

This ancient city—home to nine civilizations—is soon to be buried under 200 feet of water.

An ancient site that has revealed incredible artifacts including portions of the Themistoclean Wall.

This magenta statue commemorates the legendary marriage between a mermaid and the city's founder.

For this chef, an active volcano is his oven.