Living in Georgia
I’ve been based in Georgia since 2011, watching the country evolve into one of the most dynamic spots in the region.
This section mostly features our personal weekend travel videos from across Georgia, along with occasional insights from exploring the local tech scene, international expat life and more.
See the Georgia travel section for more detailed guides and practical information.
Tbilisoba 2018
Tbilisoba or Tbilisi City Festival is an annual October festival which celebrates the diversity and history of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. If you are planning your first trip…
Back to Georgia, Back to Gym
It has been already 9 days since we have been relocated back to Georgia, and it has been already 5 days I have been back to the gym. Now this time I returned 120.5kg... that's insane. A year ago my…
Actual Price Index at Tbilisi Market - October 2018
Three years ago I launched a fun project - Actual Price Index at Tbilisi market, just to document price movements for veggies and fruits in the market, depending on the season. In total I have made…
During the past 4 years GEL has lost its value against USD by -27.51%
It has been a while since I last time examined GEL/USD exchange rates. It seems more than four years have passed already. Back in 2014, I was concerned about GEL exchange rates because I…
About Setting Up Virtual Trade Zone in Georgia (And Free Industrial Zones)
A couple of years ago (in 2012) I met an American entrepreneur John Keogh here in Georgia. Back in these days, office coworking spaces were kind of popular and just obliviously popped up also in…
Happy New Year! Fireworks Photography from Tbilisi 2018
We wish you a very great and prosperous 2018!Here at Piece of Life photo series we canceled our planned trip to Sri Lanka and stayed in Tbilisi to capture following firework photography from…
Works of Georgian Painter Nino Jikia
Nino is a friend, we have been in friends with Nino for about a year. We actually met her as a cat sitter during our 10 days trip to New York City at the end of 2016 She has cat-…
Buying Graphic Cards (GPU) and Computer Parts in Tbilisi, Georgia
It should be noted that buying GPU's in Tbilisi is not a very cost-effective option, better use Amazon.com and service like usa2georgia.com to deliver your goodies to Georgia.But if you are in rush,…
Christmas Charity Fair Tbilisi 2017
Annual Winter Fair (Christmas charity fair) was held in Tbilisi's Radisson Blue Hotel on December 2, 2017 It has been a tradition for us while living in Georgia to visit this fair, already…
Audio & Video Transcription Service by Caucasus Translations
Caucasus Translations is a professional translation and localization agency located in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. The leader in the translation and content localization business in…
Renting an Office in Tbilisi
Just google it - rent an office in Tbilisi, or office for rent in Tbilisi and you will be mesmerized with zillions of search results. In today's Living in Georgia article series, I will share my…
Bond Market Overview in Georgia (Fixed Income) 2017
Investments in Georgia, have been on my focus, probably since the day one since I relocated here (see: Living in Georgia), back in 2011. Unfortunately, it was hard to find a transparent and easy to…
Back to the Gym - Get Under 99kg Beard Challenge
Getting fit is cool, getting heart rate normal is awesome. Visiting a gym can be really addictive. For the second time this year I'm taking beard growing challenge - not to shave it under I will…
Grape Harvest Rtveli in Georgia (Region of Kakheti)
If there is the best time to visit lovely Georgia, I would highly recommend to visit it in September, during the grape harvest time, or Rtveli. Rtveli is a traditional vintage and…
Hiking Route in Georgia - Norio Village - Martkopi Monastery
Hiking from Norio village to Martkopi monastery is about 10km long distance (forth and back), best done in Spring, Summer, or early Autumn. The route is pretty steep, though covered…
How To Order Goodies From US to Georgia - Usa2Georgia.com
For those of you looking to ship goodies, like electronics, clothing, perfume e.t.c. from online stores located in the United States to Georgia, there is a simple, easy and affordable service -…
How I Lost 4.4 Pounds In 5 days In The Gym
With this article I'm starting new blog series on blog - fitness, my first article, kind of warm up article for beginners,will cover details on how I lost my first 4.4 lbs (2 kg) in the gym after…
Hiking trails near Turtle lake, Tbilisi in Winter
I'm fond of hiking/trekking trails near Turtle lake in Tbilisi, I have done several routes, with my favorite being unaccessible anymore after the Tbilisi flooding in June 2015.See: Failed…
Georgia in Winter (Photos from Tbilisi)
There is a good reason to visit Georgian skiing resorts in Gudauri, Bakuriani or Mestia if you are up to a winter holidays in Georgia. See: Gudauri - Georgian Winter Capital for skiing,…
Can You Buy a Good Life in Tbilisi With $500 as a Foreign Expat?
A time ago I did an experiment - counted our (two persons and two cats) daily expenses for a month to find out that our monthly expenses have been at about USD 1,800 for that month.…
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