Living in Georgia

Today it has been already three years, since I have been living in Georgia. My first arrival to Tbilisi was at night from April 1st to April 2nd.  I knew little, not to say, nothing about Georgia, before then. I knew that Georgia once was part of the USSR, I have heard something about war in 2008. I feel much more educated about Georgia now! The reason I decided to come to Georgia, was an article on Forbes, covering Georgia, and saying that Georgia is fast reformer and it has one of best…

Starting a fitness journey is never easy, but finding the right gym can make all the difference. After searching for a while, I found Aspria, a gym with several branches throughout the city. Initially, I was impressed by the reasonable pricing of 99GEL (~$57) for 24/7 access to the Dinamo Stadium branch. However, as time went on, I found that the best choice for me was actually Champions Academy. Back in 2014, I had set a goal to lose 17 kilos, and I was hoping that Aspria would be the…

In Georgia, it's challenging to find good and affordable electronics, and repairing items can seem like a daunting task. If your laptop breaks, the common response is to take it to Laptop Center, or "Leptopi Centri" as it's known locally, located on Uznadze street in Tbilisi. While they have been of help to me in the past three years, I've found their prices to be on the high side, with a flat rate of 100 GEL (~$57) for most services. What's more, they often blame problems on a bad hard drive…

<p>End of this Janaury and start of this February has brought back to Tbilisi some winter. Here are few shots I made on 02.02.2014.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.tourgeorgia.eu/photos_stream/winter-continues">More pictures watch here.</a></p>

Georgia is an amazing country located in South Caucasus. If you are planing your trip here, or like I am looking to stay a bit longer, here I have created a few, but as I guess really useful guides in Georgia. Here are my three favorites: 16 Places To Visit In Georgia And Tbilisi 5 Days In Georgia Itinerary List - Make Most Of Your Trip Gudauri - Georgian Winter Capital for skiing, snowboarding, paragliding and heli-skiing

Today and yesterday I was reading some articles, claiming that record number of foreigners have visited Georgia in 2013. According to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia - 5 365 356 foreigners crossed Georgian border in 2013.Why I dont like this data?Well in 2013, I have crossed Georgian border for some 6 times I guess. 3 times leaving and 3 times entering. So one me accounts for at least 3 times, right? It depends how to count.Ok, lets dig deeper:Georgian side have canceled VISA regime for…

At the end of December I made post about that Georgian lari continues to be weak agains USD. Today I decided to see what exchange rates are for today (07.01.2014)And for my surprise GEL CONTINUES to be weak against USD, so much, that for me it seems like hidden devaluation of national currency of Georgia - Lari.  In last 14 days - Georgian lari has lost 0.0299 from it's value.Here is the screenshot from National bank of Georgia for exchange rates for GEL to USD (23.12.13-07.01.2014)So, is it…

An updated take on an article originally published in December 2013, with a note that unfortunately, most of the pictures from the original piece have been lost. However, new photos have been added to showcase the beauty of Tbilisi. Experience the charm of Tbilisi on a leisurely bike ride, with perfect weather conditions of sunny and warm. With only a couple of days left until the New Year's festivities, the picturesque scenes captured on this journey will transport you to a timeless world,…

Bakuriani is a popular winter resort located in the heart of the Georgian mountains. Known for its scenic beauty, serene environment, and world-class skiing facilities, Bakuriani has become a popular tourist destination for winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Despite its popularity, Bakuriani remains relatively unknown to the wider world. However, the resort once applied to host the 2014 Winter Olympics and is considered by many to be an ideal location for the games. Bakuriani…

I recently went on my first mountain biking excursion of the year on December 23rd. Although it wasn't a true mountain biking experience, I rode my bike along the streets of Tbilisi, crossing over the Mtkvari river on the Queen Tamar Mephe bridge and back. Here are some candid photos from my ride that showcase the city's streets and scenery. Apartment blocks in Tbilisi New skyscrapers been built in Tbilisi Traffic jam in Tbilisi ​ Tbilisi, December 23rd Does it look like a…