Hi, In my experience, travelling across Georgia is safe for a woman solo traveller. However, the Kazbegi region is quite remote in relation to the major cities such as Tbilisi or Kutaisi. Hence, I would recommend taking part in a full day group tour organized by travel agencies such as Budget Georgia. Hope this helps!
Hey there! So you took the train to Kutaisi airport station and then again took a free shuttle to the international airport and again took a cab from there to the Kutaisi city? So means someone arriving to Kutaisi airport station can not directly take a taxi to the city center?
Hi, Yes the above is correct. After deboarding at Kutaisi Airport Railway Station - there is a free bus shuttle to Kutaisi International Airport (about 10 mins travel time). Once you are at the Kutaisi International Airport, you can book a cab via Bolt or Yandex Go to Kutaisi City Centre. There are very few cab options at Kutaisi Airport Railway station (Bolt and Yandex Go doesn't work there). Hence, better to travel to Kutaisi International Airport and book a cab. Hope this helps.
Hello, Yes you can purchase a prepaid phone at the Tbilisi International airports arrival hall. Please look out for kiosks of Magti or Cellfie. Alternatively you can find many shops which seel prepaid phones within Tbilisi, Kutaisi or Batumi.
Hi, Do you mean the bus shuttle from Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi Railway Station? The Buses within Tbilisi operate between 7 am to 12 pm. In my experience, they are infrequent and often crowded. If you wish to travel from Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi Railway Station - I would recommend - booking a cab via Bolt or Yandex Go. It should cost you around 30 Lari and is very efficient. Hope this helps 😇
Hi, In order to withdraw cash or exchange currencies - there are many outlets which provide these services in Kutaisi. You can visit a nearby Western Union office. Also, there are a lot of foreign exchange service providers near the Green Bazaar market area. Hope this helps😇
Did you book the train tickets from India ? As i am trying to book ticket for Tblisi-Kutaisi airport but unable to make the payment. Payment screen is not coming…
Hi, I am technically not from India. However, Yes, I had purchased the Georgia Train tickets from outside Georgia. You can visit - tre.ge/en or tkt.ge/en/railway Please note - The train tickets need to be purchased 2 weeks before the scheduled travel date as these get sold off. I would recommend trying with a different browser or a different machine without the use of VPN. Hope this helps.
Hi Samuel, Glad you found the video helpful.😇 I respect all regions and individual faiths. However, I myself am not religious. I believe in honest work and being grateful for everything.😇
Bhai can we rent a car there? Is it safe to drive around? Challan and fines ka kya scene hai? Also please share if there is any reliable and affordable source to rent a car
You can rent a car in Tbilisi. There are a few car rental shops in Tbilisi. Georgia law does not allow non-US citizens, non-resident drivers to operate a motor vehicle if he or she does not have lawful status in the United States. Non-US citizens should present their Foreign/International License or Identification card to receive a Georgia license or Identification card.
Thanks for video. How much actual time it took for u to reach from tiblisi stn (name if stn please?) to kutaisi station. N is it allowed to eat in train. Do they sell food parcel in train.
I had taken the Stradler train from Tbilisi Central Railway Station to Kutaisi International Airport Station. The travel time was 3 hrs and 30 mins. They do not sell anything on these trains. However, there are vending machines within some of the coaches. You can either purchase snacks via the vending machine or bring your own snacks. It is allowed to eat in the train. Hope this helps😇
If you wish to stay in Georgia for a longer duration then I would recommend staying in Tbilisi. Kutaisi is quite small compared to Tbilisi. Batumi is another big city on the black sea coast. It will depend on your preference in terms of weather and the places you wish to travel. Overall Georgia is a very safe place and you will find long term accommodation in all the georgian cities.
Georgia is a very beautiful country. The people here are very hospitable and nice. This country is historically and culturally very rich. I personally stayed in both Tbilisi and Kutaisi and had a wonderful time.😇
I appreciate your video. Thank you. Questions here: a) What is the name of the hostel you stayed in? Does it have a website? b) Was your trip to Kutaisi worth it? c) Do you have any additional suggestions for travellers to Kutaisi or Tbilisi? I thank you for your video.
Hostel in which I stayed at in Tbilisi - At Funicular Hostel Hostel in which I stayed at in Kutaisi - Black Tomato I had booked both of these hostels via Booking.com Kutaisi as a city is very small compared to Tbilisi. Most of the major attractions within Kutaisi can be visited within 1 day. However, there are many day trips from Kutaisi which you can book. It depends on how long you are in Georgia. If you are in Georgia for less than 7 days then I would say skip Kutaisi. But if you are in Georgia for around 10 days then you can spare 2 days in Kutaisi and distribute the rest between Tbilisi and Batumi. Hope this helps!
Also, did you purchase sim card from airport to use it for your bolt ride to the accommodation? Or airport wifi works? The flight reaches late night in Tbilisi so this is one detail I wanted to sort
Yes, I had purchased the sim card at the Tbilisi airport on arrival. There are many vendors present at the arrival gate. You can use the airport wi-fi as its free to use. The activation of the pre-paid sim card is a very easy and quick process. Hope this helps.😇
Hey! Really informative video. I tried booking railway tickets from both the sites mentioned by you but they throw an error every time. Did you book your tickets while being in India? The sites worked for you? Because I read a reddit thread that they don't work outside Georgia
Yes, I had pre-booked the train tickets via the websites mentioned Link - tre.ge/en?cmpn=TRE_Custom_ENG&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJe0VaU3lmj5oHp5oQh_lMF3xQLnLX_11pDXNDeLRlxhYduSIJmqDcBoCxhIQAvD_BwE or Link - tkt.ge/en/railway I did not face any issue while booking. Also, these tickets were booked outside of Georgia. Hope this helps😇
The same thing I'm experiencing as well. There's 123go, but the prices are a little extra there cos they forcefully give you travel insurance as well. Vipin bhai, were you able to do your tickets? And what month are you going?
One website gets an error all the time, and the other doesn't accept the cards I have. And 12goAsia seems expensive and unreliable., Guys help, and Vipin please share your final experience.
I appreciate your video. I thank you for your suggestions. Do you have any recommendations for restaurants in Tbilisi, Kutaìsi and Batumi? Did you go to Kazbegi? If so. How was it? Did your tour operators rush people through sites ? Did they give you enough time to explore places on your own? I am a solo traveller as well. I often explore places without the use of tour groups. I go crazy on research and planning before travelling. I would like to recommend Poland. Poland is great for travellers on budget. Norway is absolutely stunning, but expensive. Keep travelling. I wish you all the best. Thank you !
Thanks for your recommendations. Will surely keep them in mind.😇 With regards to restaurants - In Tbilisi - I would recommend - 'Pasanauri' - this restaurant is located very close to the Liberty Square (city centre). If you are looking to try authentic georgian cuisine then this place is the best. The quality of food is good and its quite affordable. In Kutaisi - I would recommend - 'Palaty' - this restaurant also specializes in georgian cuisine. However, on the weekends - it might get crowded. The food and overall ambience is awesome. In Batumi - I would recommend - 'Golden Adjara' - this restaurant is located right next to the Black Sea. It has incredible views of the Black Sea and the food is also very good. With regards to Tours in Georgia - I had pre-booked the Kazbegi Tour via Klook.com. The tour agencies name - Gamarjoba Georgia Tours The tour is very well organized and there is ample time to explore the various places on our own as well. The tour guides are very accommodating and share a ton of historical information. As a solo traveller, I also prefer to make my own arrangements and travel to different places. However, within Georgia - if you wish to travel to Kazbegi, Kakheti or any other region then it becomes very difficult to make arrangements. You can rent a car but it becomes quite expensive for a single person. I generally prefer to rent motorbikes or scooters but those are non-existent in Georgia Hence, It becomes easier to book a full day tour which cover many places at once. Georgia in itself is a very tourist focused economy so you will find many tour agencies within Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi. Hope this helps!
Hi Max, I'm loving your Georgia series! I'm from Mumbai, India, and I'm planning a trip to Georgia in October. Is October a peak season? I've noticed that flight, hotel, and tour prices for October are 40-60% higher. Am I looking too early? Should I start planning in August for an October trip? Thanks!
Hi, Yes September to October mid would be peak season. I would recommend book your hotel and flight tickets atleast 2 months in advance. I am not sure about tour prices as I travel solo. However, you can pre-book your in country tours from tour operators like Budget Georgia - www.budget-georgia.com/ Hope this helps.
For Thai Nationals, its VIsa on arrival at Mauritius. However, please confirm with your local travel agent or VFS Global about the list of documents such as Hotel bookings, Return flight tickets etc.
Colonialism and Racism has had a detrimental effect on South Africa's progress. However, Cape Town as a city is still very progressive now. A lot of development has occurred over the past 20 years or so. I enjoyed my time in Cape Town. Its very beautiful.
None of EU countries allows you to convert a tourist visa into a work visa. In order to apply for a work permit - please refer to the Govt of Mauritius website - empment-labour.govmu.org/Pages/Applications/Application-for-work-permit.aspx
The highway from Boulders beach to Cape pf Good Hope is awesome and mostly empty. I was riding at around 30-40 kmph and enjoying the scenery. However, it is incredibly windy once you enter the Cape of Good National Park. My scooter was shaking horribly due to the wind when I had parked it at the Lighthouse.
Hi, I visited Hong Kong & Macau in the month of October. I was there for a week. It never rained while I was there but it was very humid and sunny at that time. Hope this helps.😇
