The new destination in Europe – what you should know about Georgia before traveling there

Have you heard about Georgia? And no we do not mean the state in the United States, but a small country in the Caucasus with the populations less than four million. Georgia is getting the attention of travelers from all around the world. And not only travelers, but a lot of respectable international media platforms are also now naming Georgia or the capital of the country – Tbilisi one of the main destinations to go. If you have not heard about Georgia yet, make sure to learn more about the country and get to know the things you need to be aware before traveling there.

 

Be ready for the diversity  

Georgians call their country “Sakartvelo.” It is the country with a very long history and traditions and is best known for its diversity. The country is indeed very diverse and interests different kinds of travelers all around the world. Does not matter if you are a solo traveler or are searching for the new destination for your family trip, perhaps you want to see a new country with your friends – you can find something interesting for you in Georgia or even only in Tbilisi.

Despite the fact that Georgia is very small it has a very diverse nature. If you are a lover of mountains you have several destinations to go to like Kazbegi, which is only in 2 hours drive from Tbilisi, Tusheti, Khevsureti, Racha, or Svaneti, which in fact has the highest populated village in Europe. If you love the sea and active vacations you can visit Batumi and other resorts situated on the black sea coast. If you only visit Tbilisi, you have a lot to see as well. Tbilisi is famous for its mixed architecture styles, hidden gems, art museums, and galleries. There is everything you might want to experience from art cafes to offline and online casinos to try out your luck. You will easily fall in love with the diversity and the mix of the old and new in Tbilisi. As National Geographic reported, Tbilisi is one of the best and strikingly original cities in the world.

Georgia is named as a cradle of wine 

What are you thinking about when you think of wine? France? Not any longer, as Georgia is now recognized to be the cradle of wine. As archeologists found out, Kakheti, one of the regions in Georgia has the longs history of producing wine that counts 8000 years, making Georgia the birthplace of wine. There is a huge variety of wine as well, there are 104 endemic varieties of wine only in Kakheti. But it is not the only region that produces wine in Georgia. The whole country has a long tradition of wine-making that is a part of the identity of Georgians. While traveling in Georgia you can have a taste of various wines while traveling from one region to another, or simply visit wine cellars in Tbilisi which are almost in every corner of the city center. And local wine is not the only drink you can have in Georgia, you can have several types of Chacha which is basically Georgian Grappa, but you should consider that it might have a high degree of alcohol, last but not least, Georgian mountainous regions have a long tradition of brewing beer so you have a wide choice when it comes to drinks.

It would be disappointing to have a nice wine without delicious authentic Georgian food right? Do not worry as the country will not disappoint you when it comes to the Georgian cuisine, but readers must be aware of extra pounds as it is not easy to refuse local food and say no to famous Georgian hospitality. By far, Georgia is most known for its Khinkali, Adjaruli Khachapuri – a distinct cousin of pizza that is listed in the best dishes around the world. Apart from all the delicious local foods you will try in Georgia, make sure to grab Churchkhela, a sweet snack made with different nuts and grape juice.

Despite being an old city, Tbilisi is more modern than you can imagine 

While Georgia is all about traditions and you can see historical buildings and sightseeings everywhere you go, Tbilisi is more modern that you can imagine. According to MTV, Tbilisi might even be the coolest city in the world. In recent years Tbilisi has become the go-to place for the techno lovers as the techno music scene has developed a lot with the most famous clubs like Bassiani or Khidi. Arc cafes, open and underground bars are in every corner of Tbilisi making the city the best destination for the young travelers who enjoy the active lifestyle. Georgia definitely has to offer a lot to every kind of traveler you can think of. So if you are thinking about your next traveling destination, you should definitely keep Georgia in your mind.