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History of Tram and Trolleybus systems in Tbilisi and Georgia

Currently (2022) there are no tram or trolley lines in Tbilisi, but not so long ago in history, there were plenty of tram and trolleybus lines not only in Tbilisi but also in Batumi, Kutaisi,…

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"Piena Ceļš Georgia" - Visit of Dairy Farm

In my childhood there was a time I lived in countryside next to a cattle farm. They had around 100 cows and as for a child in a village were nothing else interesting is happening I spent pretty much…

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Georgian - Latvian Business Forum (2014)

The Georgian-Latvian Business Forum was held in Tbilisi on November 27, 2014, and provided a unique opportunity for businesses to explore new avenues for growth and expansion. This event was…

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TBSC consulting - upgrade from Joomla to Drupal

TBSC consulting approached me for help - to help them out to secure their existing site, which was built on Joomla.As a true Drupaller I offered them - can we switch CMS from Joomla to Drupal? And…

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Luca Polare - One Of The Best Ice Creams In Tbilisi

I have decided to start a new post series - Tbilisi restaurants.As you might already know I'm an expat living in Georgia (Tbilisi). I'm a huge lover of restaurants and coffee shops, and since…

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Opening a Bank Account in Republic of Georgia

In this article, I'm sharing notes on how I opened a bank account at ProCredit Georgia Bank back in 2014. Since I originally wrote this article, I have opened several additional bank accounts in…

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How I turned my Instagram account into a Photo Blog

In April I bought my first ever "smartphone" - Android phone with Dual SIM... It actully has WI-Fi router built in and in days I have no "ground" Wi-FI I can use Mobile Internet to connect to my…

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Turtle lake - My working place for today

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…

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Experienced my first Earth Quake - Tbilisi

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.…

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Summer Solstice in Tbilisi (2014)

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…

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Time-Lapse: Observing the Thriving Ivy on the Opposite Wall

Have you ever wondered how nature changes over time? One fascinating way to witness this transformation is through time-lapse photography. For three weeks in April 2014, I've been taking photo…

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Some magic with Drupal, Flickr and Georgia

Update: Further developments of both tourgeorgia.eu and instagram wall have been stopped. I have created a new Travel Map section instead. Since I bought my first Android phone so many new thoughts…

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Discovering Tbilisi by Bike - A Timeless Journey Amidst New Year's Celebrations

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…

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Bakuriani: Your Next Winter Sports Destination in Georgia

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…

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Few shots from Samgori, Tbilisi

Samgori is a district in Tbilisi, which is connected to the city center by the metro. Seems that the Samgori neighborhood is rarely visited by tourists I first visited this part of Tbilisi back in…

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Autumn in Borjomi

Borjomi altogether with Samtskhe - Javakheti region are among my Top destinations in Republic of Georgia. I have spent here countless days and nights. One of the best times to head here…

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