Living in Georgia

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…

If you're keeping an eye on the exchange rates, you might have noticed that the US dollar has been steadily gaining strength and by December 2013, it reached its peak. The exchange rate for 1 Georgian Lari on December 23, 2013 was set to 1.7168 according to the National Bank of Georgia, and in Tbilisi's money exchange points, the value went even higher to 1.7300 (SELL) and 1.7200 (BUY). I've created a handy chart that shows the exchange rates for GEL from January 1, 2013 to December 23, 2013,…

Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, is known for its beautiful landscapes and diverse climate. One of the most notable aspects of the city's climate is the abundance of sunlight it receives throughout the year. In this article, we will explore the sun in Tbilisi, including its impact on the city's culture and lifestyle, as well as some tips on how to enjoy the sun during your stay in the city. Tbilisi is located in the Eastern European Time Zone and experiences a humid subtropical climate.…

First snow appeared today on Tbilisi streets. Made some random photography of it. Update: I have created much better quality Tbilisi winter photos. Read more: Tbilisi - Fairyland in Winter Snow in Tbilisi Its snowing on Tamar Mephe street Police patrol in Tbilisi streets Tbilisi Railway Station

After living in Georgia for almost 2 and a half years I still haven't found any reliable website traffic analyzer, except Alexa and local top.ge statistics. Today I'll try to put both of them in one pot, and make some analysis. According to Alexa: Rank Name Alexa rank 1 forum.ge 9 2 ambebi.ge 12 3 myvideo.ge 14 4 myauto.ge 18 5 adjarabet.com 20 6 myhit.ge 23 7 intermedia.ge 24 8 top.ge 26 9 palitratv.ge 29 10…