The Republic of Georgia, a small country wedged between Turkey and Russia, is emerging rapidly as a go-to travel destination. Readers who wonder what its attractions are will find answers in this book. In 266 images with accompanying text, the author describes his 12-day trip through the country in Sept. 2018. Readers will see how extraordinarily varied the landscape is—it ranges from mountains higher than the Alps through fertile plains to steppes and semi-deserts. The author, an architect and educator, pays particular attention to the architecture of Georgia, especially the medieval churches dotting the countryside. He uses snippets of history to give some depth to the sights visited. In his own words, Georgia is an "ideal country for travel".