Svaneti region is split into two parts, the Upper Svaneti and Lower Svaneti. The Mestia municipality, Upper Svaneti is the most beautiful and well-known part. The region is a UNESCO World Heritage site. I definitely suggest to anyone to visit this area. History of the Region The region was always…

Café culture has been slowly developing in Georgia, especially in Tbilisi and some other cities. If some time ago, all you could get was mostly Turkish coffee and instant coffee, that has completely changed. Below, I will be listing cafes in Tbilisi which provide good coffee and sweets and/or are…

Hiring a Car in Georgia Public intercity transport exists in the country, but it is not that well developed, especially to the more remote spots, as for instance in Western Europe, where I would never want to have a car. Hence, if you visit, it would be much more convenient…

I am from Georgia (the country, not the state 😀). Many people haven’t even heard of Georgia, or know much about it. Actually, when I say Georgia, most people usually think of the US, look at me suspiciously and respond: "but you don't sound American". Then I have to start…