Living in Georgia

In summertime it's hot as hell in Tbilisi city - there are two options  - air conditioner or Turtle lake. I prefer second option.  The features of working at Turtle lake - here is a free Wi-Fi internet available, all across the lake (Silkspot), here is a great coffee bar - Intelligentsia, which Turkish coffee is among the best available in Tbilisi and Georgia overall. Turkish coffee at Intelligentsia coffee bar (Turtle lake) And best of all you can get out of your everyday Tbilisi routine…

<p>On the other day I spent interesting afternoon walking around one of Tbilisi's neighbourhoods - Saburtalo. Made a ton of instagrams, visited local shopping chain Goodwill, tasted sushi and other different activities.</p><p>On days like that - is great opportunity to observe what is happening around in city and in country. You might ask how? Well, it's easy with your eyes. I usually prefer free business newspapers available in different city's place. So it got…

Today for the first time in my life I felt tremors of earth quake and it happened in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. Nothing serious, as it's was announced in news - magnitude of this quake was 4.8. Although using other sources I found it was even 5.2. My story will be as dumb as many other dumb stories you have heard, like  - I went to bath and then I noticed that water is swinging. Indeed, my story is dumb - I laid back to take a nap and felt my bed is swinging. OK... at first I thought and…

There are some nations that celebrate Summer Solstice, most of them located in Eastern Europe. Celebrating Summer Solstice involves having a bonfire. Since in Georgia, nobody celebrates Summer Solstice, and it was a working day, we decided to make a little fiesta on our balcony How to chill your beer for Summer Solstice (and not only) Typical food at Eastern European celebrated Summer Solstice includes yeast dough for patties, cheese (Georgian Sulguni), Rosol salads, and beer. How about a…

<p>For a last year in Tbilisi, I have used Silknet DSL internet connections, and everything was fine, till day it was not fine. I don't know the reason why, but Silknet's DSL stopped working as expected. You can <a href="http://www.reinisfischer.com/living-georgia/silknet-conversation-over-p… my thoughts about Silknet's Customer Service here</a>.</p><p>Anyway - I switched my ISP to another Great Georgian ISP - Caucasus Online. They offers much more…

<p>Silknet is one of the major internet providers in Georgia, it offers great service for great money. But there are times things break up, for example Wi-Fi router. Silknet for their customers is offering some cheap ZTW 300 routers, and that's fine with me as long they work, when they stop to work,<strong> it's time to call to Silknet customer service.</strong></p><p><strong>And then it sucks</strong> - you are getting forwarded from one to…

Batumi is a charming coastal city located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea in Georgia. It is the capital of the Adjara region and is known for its stunning beaches, rich culture, and delicious cuisine. In recent years, it has emerged as a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top reasons to visit Batumi. Beautiful Beaches One of the main reasons to visit Batumi is its beautiful beaches. The city boasts…

Back in May 2014, my dad came to visit me in Georgia and also celebrate his 60 birtdhay, and we had an amazing time exploring the country. One of our most memorable days was when we went on a walking tour of Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia. We started the day by taking a ride on the metro to Avlabari and then hired a taxi to take us up to Sameba, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. From there, we walked down to the old city and explored the historic streets and buildings.…

On May 26, 2014, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the celebration of Georgia's Independence Day in the heart of Tbilisi. The day marked the country's 96th anniversary of independence, and as a foreigner visiting Georgia, it was an unforgettable experience. I was joined by my dad who visited me in Tbilisi, and we decided to venture out and explore the city on this special day. We made our way to Liberty Square, where a military parade was scheduled to take place in honor of the…

Georgia, a country known for its ancient wine-making traditions and distinctive varieties of wine, has been holding the annual New Wine Festival in Tbilisi since 2012. The festival is a celebration of the end of the grape harvest and the beginning of the winemaking season. It is an opportunity for visitors to sample some of the country's finest wines, learn about the winemaking process, and immerse themselves in Georgian culture. The event attracts wine lovers and connoisseurs from all over…