With breathtaking natural beauty, wonderfully hospitable people, charming architecture and cosmopolitan capitals, the three South Causasus nations are still off well-beaten tourist trails and just waiting to be explored. John Noble, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 3 expert authors 4 months of research 100+ "khachapuri" (cheese pies) Countless breathtaking landscapes Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps In-depth background At-a-glance practical info Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout