Time Out: “The 16 most beautiful small towns in the world”

The Time Out magazine, a travel publication, has named Georgia’s northern highland town of Stepantsminda among its 16 “most beautiful small towns around the world to visit in one lifetime”.

Stepantsminda is listed alongside towns of Germany, Italy, Australia, Japan and Switzerland in the selection. 

Also sometimes known as Kazbegi, Stepantsminda sits in a valley amongst the Caucasus Mountains, facing Georgia’s most famous sight”, the publication said.

The remote and historic area has one of the world’s oldest crossroads between Europe and Asia running through its heart, which dates back to the sixth century”, it added.

The piece recommends travellers to explore these “postcard-perfect” locations which offer a chance to experience a “different side” of the countries that are “mostly devoid of the crowds”.

Read the full article here.