Press & Media

Full Press Archive (most recent first):

2026

2025

2024

2023

• The New York Times, June 2023: 2023 Is the Year of the Long Walk
  https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/travel/long-walk-exercise.html
• Sheni Dila Morning Show, May 2023 (in Georgian)
  https://fb.watch/n9bC5Iozis/
• Lonely Planet, April 2023: How to plan an epic hike through Armenia on the Transcaucasian Trail
  https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/hiking-transcaucasian-trail-armenia-planning
• National Geographic, March 2023: Why you should plan to go to Armenia this spring
  https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/bc/2023/03/why-you-should-plan-to-go-to-armenia-this-spring
• Eurasianet, March 2023: Global environmentalism as a peacemaker in the South Caucasus
  https://eurasianet.org/perspectives-global-environmentalism-as-a-peacemaker-in-the-south-caucasus 
• Forbes Advisor, January 2023: Best Places to Travel in 2023
  https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/travel-rewards/best-places-to-travel-2023/
• People In Need, January 2023: Promoting Cross-Border Tourism in Georgia and Armenia
  https://www.peopleinneed.net/promoting-cross-border-tourism-9877gp
• YouTube, January 2023: Hiking along the Caucasus in Azerbaijan – The Best Of
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnrEttdgEa8 

2022

• National Geographic Travel, December 2022: This new trail reveals the wonders of Armenia—a country at the crossroads of the world 
  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/armenia-trail-ancient-churches-hiking
• The Great Outdoors, December 2022: Trailblazing: 350 miles of solitude on Armenia’s Transcaucasian Trail with Anna Richards (paywall) 
  https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/single-issue/the-great-outdoors-magazine/2210
• YouTube, December 2022: Thru-Hiking NEW Transcaucasian Trail Georgia
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6BcDphWO-U
• The Outdoors Station, November 2022: The Transcaucasian Trail Video Interview and Podcast with hiker Anna Richards
  https://www.theoutdoorsstation.co.uk/2022/11/the-transcaucasian-trail-full-video-interview-with-anna-richards/
• CNN Travel, October 2022: Why Azerbaijan is one of the world’s newest, and most challenging, hiking destinations 
  https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/azerbaijan-hiking/index.html 
• Grandeur Nature, August-October 2022: TCT 2022 Armenia / Transcaucasian Trail (in French, auto-translated subtitles available)
  Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsmyGDL2prk
  Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiT_ij3BLWw
  Episode 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG08ALuJ-rQ
  Episode 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZQNqbncvUs
  Episode 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDk3VKNiOgo
  Episode 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLjuuMV6ano
  Episode 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6z2vBN1sY8 
• The Lonely Planet, July 2022: Slow travel and long distance hikes: how to embrace the new outdoor travel trends 
  https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/travel-trends-long-distance-hikes
• Going the Whole Hogg, July 2022: Hiking Armenia’s Geghama Mountains | Transcaucasian Trail (film + guide)
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjSENSEpZGk
• YouTube, April 2022: Armenia – A journey along the Transcaucasian Trail
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BqA8rA3j1U
• 10Adventures Podcast, April 2022: Thru-Hiking the New Transcaucasian Trail
  https://adventuretravel.podbean.com/e/thru-hiking-the-new-transcaucasian-trail/ 
• OutdoorsMagic, March 2022: How I Built a Hiking Trail Across an Entire Country
  https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/how-to-build-a-hiking-route/

2021

• Going the Whole Hogg, September 2021: Hiking Mestia to Ushguli | 4 Day Svaneti Transcaucasian Trail, Georgia (film + guide)
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqmxDSK9CCY
• Going the Whole Hogg, August 2021: Hiking Nakra to Mestia | 5 Day Svaneti Transcaucasian Trail, Georgia (film + guide)
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-nIg2d1Ohw
• The Sunday Times, August 2021: Trail blazers: Hiking through the Caucasus mountains in Georgia
  https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/trail-blazers-hiking-through-the-caucasus-mountains-georgia-fjnqb2ljf  (paywall)
• Explorers Web, August 2021: Transcaucasian Trail Nears Completion
  https://explorersweb.com/2021/08/03/transcaucasian-trail-nears-completion/ 
• Outside France, August 2021: Rando: et si vous tentiez le TCT, Transcaucasian Trail, fabuleux sentier de 3000 km?
  https://www.outside.fr/rando-et-si-vous-tentiez-le-tct-transcaucasian-trail-fabuleux-sentier-de-3000-km/  (paywall) 
• BBC Travel, July 2021: A new hiking route between Europe and Asia
  https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210714-transcaucasian-trail-a-new-route-between-europe-and-asia 
• The Points Guy, July 2021: You’ll soon be able to hike a new trail connecting Europe with Asia
  https://thepointsguy.com/news/new-transcaucasian-trail/
• Time Out, July 2021: Hikers: you need to check out this epic new trail connecting Europe and Asia
  https://www.timeout.com/news/transcaucasian-hiking-trail-072121
• Public Radio of Armenia, June 2021: Transcaucasian Trail: Thru-hiking route across Armenia launched
  https://en.armradio.am/2021/06/16/transcaucasian-trail-thru-hiking-route-across-armenia-launched/ 
• Wander-Lush, May 2021: Responsible Travel in Georgia: Social Enterprises & Ecotourism Projects
  https://wander-lush.org/responsible-travel-georgia-country/

2020

• National Geographic, November 2020: Destinations on the Rise for 2021
  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/best-of-the-world-2021
• Horizon Guides, June 2020: Planning a trekking trip to the Caucasus
  https://horizonguides.com/caucasus/how-to-choose-your-caucasus-trek
• The Lonely Planet, March 2020: Tower-house trails: trekking in Georgia 
  https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/trekking-in-georgia
• Concrete Playground, January 2020: Ten Must-Visit Places to Plan Your 2020 Travel Adventures Around (Armenia)
  https://concreteplayground.com/sydney/travel-leisure/ten-travel-2020
• The i, January 2020: 12 holidays that will change your life in 2020
  https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/12-holidays-2020-south-america-mayflower-plymouth-rock-revealed-1350613

2019

• Condé Nast Traveler, December 2019: 20 Best Places to Go in 2020 (#1: Armenia)
  https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-places-to-go-in-2020
• Forbes.com, October 2019: Hiking Armenia’s New Transcaucasian Trail is a Beautiful Way to Immerse Yourself in Armenian Culture
  https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2019/10/11/hiking-armenias-new-transcaucasian-trail-is-a-beautiful-way-to-immerse-yourself-in-armenian-culture/
• The Times, Travel, September 2019: Glamping it up in Georgia
  https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/travel/glamping-in-georgia-qz6kc07n5
• TIME.com, August 2019: Transcaucasian Trail is One of the World’s Greatest Places
  https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2019/5654151/transcaucasian-trail-caucasus/
• Forbes.com, July 2019: Georgia (The Country) Is On Everyone’s Mind Thanks To This Viral Facebook Group
  https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2019/07/28/georgia-the-country-is-on-everyones-mind-thanks-to-this-viral-facebook-group/
• Financial Times, July 2019: From sea to shining sea: a taste of the Transcaucasian Trail
  https://www.ft.com/content/d68aedb0-ad53-11e9-b3e2-4fdf846f48f5
• Telegraph.co.uk, July 2019: How the forgotten playground of Soviet adventurers is finally making a comeback
  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/georgia/articles/georgia-hiking-trails/ (paywall)
• The Sunday Telegraph, Travel, July 2019: ‘If you see a bear, just whistle and it will run away’
  https://digitaledition.telegraph.co.uk/editions/edition_LlP1i_2019-07-07/data/683081/index.html
• Bloomberg, April 2019: Why You Should Go to Armenia Now, in 15 Inspiring Photos
  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/photo-essays/2019-04-23/armenia-travel-guide-churches-brandy-mountains
• The Telegraph, Travel, March 2019: The captivating European country with remote mountains and fairy-tale forests – but no tourists
  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/georgia/articles/georgia-europe-adventure-holiday-walking/
• Porter Magazine, February 2019 (print edition): Trail of the unexpected
  https://www.net-a-porter.com/
• Yahoo News, January 2019: The 2019 holiday hotlist: The overseas destinations to book a trip to this year
  https://in.news.yahoo.com/2019-holiday-hotlist-overseas-destinations-slideshow-wp-123009664/photo-p-lace-walking-boots-prepare-photo-123009416.html

2018

• Travel + Leisure, 12th December 2018: The 50 Best Places To Travel In 2019
  https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-places-to-travel-in-2019#mount-ararat-armenia
• Los Angeles Times, 14th October 2018: Armenia is emerging as a hiking destination. It’s not quite there, but oh, the views
  http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-armenia-hiking-20181014-htmlstory.html
  
• ITV1 (UK TV channel), 19th September 2018: Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure (segment, episode 2)
  https://www.itv.com/hub/joanna-lumleys-silk-road-adventure/2a5513a0002
• The Guardian, September 2018: A backpacker’s guide to Georgia: one-month itinerary
  https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/sep/08/a-backpackers-guide-to-georgia-one-month-itinerary
• PanArmenian.net, August 2018: Land Rover supporting development of major hiking trail in Armenia
  http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/259501/Land_Rover_supporting_development_of_major_hiking_trail_in_Armenia
• New York Times, August 2018: My Armenia
  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/20/travel/armenia-peter-balakian.html
• Adventure.com, July 2018: Breaking new ground: When does a path become a hiking trail?
  https://adventure.com/designing-hiking-trail-caucasus-armenia/
• Domus, June 2018: Five projects for a “linear festival” in the Caucasus
  https://www.domusweb.it/en/speciali/biennale/2018/five-projects-for-a-linear-festival-in-the-caucasus.html
• The Travel Show, BBC News/BBC World News, April 2018: “one man’s incredible solo journey across the Caucasus” (segment)
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09zcq65
• CNN Travel, April 2018: Transcaucasian Trail: Mapping Eurasia’s forgotten hiking routes
  https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/transcaucasian-trail-hiking/index.html
  
• The National, March 2018: Hiking Georgia’s Transcaucasian Trail
  https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/travel/hiking-georgia-s-transcaucasian-trail-1.712852 

2017

• Discovery Channel, TRVLR (YouTube/Facebook 360º VR video series), November 2017: Blaze the Impenetrable Forest
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVPOzyk-pMI
• Atlantic Council, November 2017: Unfreezing Eurasia’s Frozen Conflicts May Not Be as Hard as You Think
  http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/unfreezing-eurasia-s-frozen-conflicts-may-not-be-as-hard-as-you-think
• Lonely Planet News, November 2017: What it’s like to trek across two countries on a trail that doesn’t yet exist
  https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2017/11/03/trek-across-two-countries/
• Alpkit.com, November 2017: Traversing the Geghama Mountains
  https://www.alpkit.com/deeds/traversing-the-geghama-mountains
• Nikkei Asian Review, October 2017: Adventurer sparks Eurasian rebirth of hiking tourism
  https://asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/Adventurer-sparks-Eurasian-rebirth-of-hiking-tourism
• Smithsonian.com, October 2017: How Armenia Plans to Become the Next World-Class Hiking Destination
  http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/armenia-becoming-world-class-hiking-destination-180965096/
• Panorama.am, September 2017: Englishman Val Ismaili takes adventurous trip to Armenia, conquers four peaks of Aragats
  https://www.panorama.am/en/news/2017/09/09/Englishman-Val-Ismaili-trip-Armenia/1832190
• News.am, September 2017: How Val Ismaili completed the 4 peaks of Aragats and walked to Batumi in 8 weeks (photos)
  https://style.news.am/eng/news/43558/armenian-adventures-of-an-englishman-how-val-ismaili-completed-the-4-peaks-of-aragats-and-walked-to-batumi-in-8-weeks-photos.html
• Outside Magazine (US), June 2017: Thru-Hiking Goes Global with New Long-Distance Trails https://www.outsideonline.com/2196186/ramble
• National Geographic Traveller UK Digital Photography magazine, April 2017: The Transcaucasian Trail: The explorers who set out to map the first long-distance hiking trail through the Caucasus Mountains share their journey in pictures
  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Photography-National-Geographic-Traveller-UK/dp/B01HZQZNK8
  
• Wanderlust magazine, March 2017: Everything you need to know about the new Transcaucasian Trail
  http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/magazine/articles/destinations/transcaucasian-trail-hiking-georgia-armenia-caucasus-mountains
• Travindy – sustainable tourism news and features website, 3 March 2017: Transcaucasian Trail wins the “Innovation of the Year” Award, launches summer volunteering
  https://www.travindy.com/2017/03/the-transcaucasian-trail-wins-the-innovation-of-the-year-award/
• Travel and Tour World magazine, March 2017, p.35-38:  The Transcaucasian Trail and sustainable tourism– interview with Marta Mills, TCTA
  http://www.travelandtourworld.com/flipbook/2017/mar17/flipviewerxpress.html
• Caucasus Nature Fund website, March 2, 2017: CNF Supports Transcaucasian Trail in Armenia
  http://caucasus-naturefund.org/cnf-supports-transcaucasian-trail-in-armenia/
• TCT Armenia on the morning TV programme on the Armenian public television channel H1, 15 Feb 2017
• National Geographic Traveller (@NatGeoTraveller, #NGTUKvideos), 3 Feb 2017: Video of the Week: the Transcaucasian Trail
  http://www.natgeotraveller.co.uk/photography-video/video-of-the-week/the-transcaucasian-trail/

2016

• Travindy’s top stories of the year: tourism destinations, 8 Dec 2016: Transcaucasian hiking trail to connect cultures and preserve historic routes
  https://www.travindy.com/2016/12/best-of-tourism-destinations/
• National Geographic, Nov 2016: This New Mega-Trail Could Open a Mysterious Region to Trekkers”
  http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/activities/hiking-and-backpacking/transcaucasian-trail-hiking-route/
• Geographical, the magazine of the Royal Geographical Society, 18 Nov 2016: Off the beaten path, 4-page Feature
  http://geographical.co.uk/people/explorers/item/1970-off-the-beaten-path
• AGOS independent news portal, 29 Oct 2016: Peace Trail across the Caucasus,
  http://www.agos.com.tr/en/article/16868/peace-trail-across-caucasus
• Wizz Inflight Magazine, Front cover and 13-page feature, Aug/Sept 2016: Walking Georgia: Trailblazing in the Caucasus mountains.
  http://wizzmagazine.com/archive.php
• The Guardian, 27 Aug 2016: Georgia’s new Caucasus trail will link Black and Caspian seas
  https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/aug/27/georgia-new-transcaucasian-hiking-trail-project
• Travindy, 25/05/2016: Transcaucasian hiking trail to connect cultures and preserve historic routes
  https://www.travindy.com/2016/05/transcaucasian-hiking-trail-begins/
• Land Rover Owner, April 2016: Transcaucasian Expedition Hits The Road, With Land Rover and RGS Backing
  https://www.lro.com/blog/news/land-rover/1604/transcaucasian-expedition-hits-the-road-with-land-rover-and-rgs-backing
• Adventure Travel, Issue 122, March/April 2016: 8 Terrific Treks you have never heard of
• Georgia Today, 26/04/2016: Transcaucasian Hiking Routes to be Created in Georgia
  http://georgiatoday.ge/news/3645/Transcaucasian-Hiking-Routes-to-be-Created-in-Georgia
• Positive News, April 2016
  https://www.positive.news/2016/lifestyle/travel/20755/positive-travel-news/ 
• Green Adventures travel magazine, April 2016: Along the Transcaucasian Trail (photos)
  http://greenadventurestravel.com/gallery/april-2016.html
  

2015

• Georgia Today, 5/11/2015: Get Your Boots On: The Spectacular Transcaucasian Trail is Open!
  http://georgiatoday.ge/news/1828/Get-Your-Boots-On%3A-The-Spectacular-Transcaucasian-Trail-is-Open%21
• http://www.qualviagem.com.br/transcaucasiana-conecta-17-regioes-da-georgia-armenia-e-azerbaijao/
• http://halldoturismo.com/2015/11/09/nova-trilha-transcaucasiana-conecta-17-regioes-da-georgia-armenia-e-azerbaijao/ 
• http://www.spiegel.de/reise/aktuell/wander-urlaub-die-besten-tipps-fuer-2016-a-1070619.html

Videos

• The Transcaucasian Expedition, by Dave Katz: https://vimeo.com/192392143
• The Transcaucasian Trail: An Ode to Nature and a Gift to its Explorers in Armenia, by CivilNet.TV
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uePalR7VJR4