Batumi in European Georgia immediately captivated me with its vacation-like ambiance that almost felt exotic. Palm trees dominate ... are close to the sea, and stand out for their modern architecture.

Today the palm trees are ... Las Vegas of the Black Sea. Just as Las Vegas likes to build larger-than-life imitations of Paris or Rome, in a confusingly circular way, Batumi is attempting its ...

"This will be the Monaco of the Black Sea within ... "In five years, Batumi will be the best city in the world." The roads have been paved with cobblestones, neat rows of palm trees planted ...

Many tourists say making the trip from Tiblisi to Batumi, feels like crossing into another country. The city offers a stunning blend of nature, with palm trees, the sea and snow-capped Caucasus ...

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Nestled along the picturesque Black Sea coast lies Batumi, a city that perfectly blends history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as the "Pearl of the Black Sea," Batumi is the vibrant heart of ...

Georgia's third largest city has been undergoing a massive urban transformation which has made the city a leading Black Sea resort. Batumi is Georgia’s third largest city and the capital of the ...

So I got on a train the next morning, went through the countryside and ended up in Batumi, which is kind of this resort town on the Black Sea known largely for casinos. I was expecting more Vegas.

Today the palm trees are ... Las Vegas of the Black Sea. Just as Las Vegas likes to build larger-than-life imitations of Paris or Rome, in a confusingly circular way, Batumi is attempting its ...