Mtatsminda is a high-altitude collision of Soviet-era remnants, bizarre carnival kitsch, and the best views in Tbilisi. Bring your camera and your appetite.

You’re going to stand in Borjomi Central Park and drink water that tastes like a handful of wet copper pennies. It’s the legendary hangover-killing magic of the Caucasus, provided you don't mind the sulfur smell or the crowd of gaping tourists. From the Romanov’s imperial hangover to the 19 Lari hotel beers you should never buy, here is the gritty reality of Georgia’s favorite spa town.

If you don’t mind getting your feet a bit dirty, Tbilisi has some of the best natural watering holes around, and you really get the feeling of the city's unique relationship with nature.