Hello! I appreciate your intentions about Georgia, there's one thing that I disagree with you when you said ''people don't want to attack tourists, because tourists bring a lot of money''... Here in Georgia not everything is about money . you mentioned some details correctly but you also missed some. Maybe you encountered some types of society which gave you reason to think like that, but most of them are just friendly, welcoming you with kindness and don't expecting any money from you. I mean they don't attack tourists because they are comprehended and intellectuals, not because they will lost money.
4:25 it's called თონის პური Toni bread 4:50 it's called აჭარული ხაჭაპური Adjara khachapuri 4:55 it's called ხინკარი Khinkari That's differect between Georgian and English language i'm from Georgian it's delicius food I hope you understand what i trying say i'm bad at English ^_^
Tony, I know Georgians cherish their wines and want all foreigners to partake drinking it with them. An Anthony Bourdain episode "In Tbilisi" referenced the Georgians do not believe in alcoholism. Well, I am an alcoholic and have not drank since 2013 and intend to not drink unless I want to die soon. What can I say to them when offered wine that will not offend them for not drinking with them? Help…
Of course they believe in alcoholism, they call it 'lotoba' or 'loti' meaning 'an alcoholic'. Just toast with their also very delicious compots and juices :)
@@KountrySt4ar Thanks for the advice on compots or juice whatever drinks. I was just reiterating what was said on Anthony Bourdain episode about “not believing in alcoholism.” I’ve never been in Georgia to have any firsthand knowledge about it. But thanks for your suggestions.
@@timcoley39 Never believe people who like to create some funny stereotypical myths about any country - "Georgians do not believe in alcoholism"... Georgian can say that with a serious face but it does not mean he never heard of alcoholism. He probably just making it up to impress a foreigner with some bs. And no "loti" does not mean an alcoholic - just a person who drinks a lot and often. Alcoholism is another thing - its an illness. Anyway - there is no problem refusing to drink in Georgia. Even if Georgian insists - u just politely refuse saying the real or made up reason. If u are at a traditional Georgian table - u can still fill up your glass to make a toast (on the topic that was proposed by toast master) but instead of drinking you just put your glass on the table.
Safety is interesting. I agree in my 1 month there I never felt unsafe even in some dodgy areas. Georgians are afraid of 'disappearing' into awful prisons. Luckily, at the moment, the gangs and tourist targeted crime syndicates that plague many other tourist countries appear not to have arrived....yet.
Georgians are not afraid of any of that, Georgians are Orthodox people that's where the kindness comes but they who HAD huge crime situation coming from Soviet union heritage and then lasting because of Syrian like situation following armed revolution against first President and government, the destruction lasted from 91-92 to 2003-2004
9:22 those are occupied regions by russia. If you cross "border" you have to deal with russians and trust me they dont treat very well. (Ihaterussiasomuch)
@@TonyGoesGlobal 200$ is like standard wage here, 65% of jobs pay between 200$-400$, while supermarkets and other low income high franchise rate companies (that i'd say is 20% of workforce in georgia) pay 100$ per month. if you're lucky enough to have your own flat 200$ is enough to eat and sleep calm, but you cannot afford anything for yourself. people who have high education and good contacts/relations get more than 500$.
Hi Tony. Do you have any info on planning/construction/building laws in Georgia. Also can expats own law and property or is the country an ethnostate. Thanks
I think expats can own property, just not agricultural land. I don't know about planning laws though, but from what I saw there didn't seem to be much quality control.
@@TonyGoesGlobal Thanks for the reply. How is agricultural land distinguished. We are looking to make a homestead and would be growing on site. Is it properties that are over a certain acreage or how does it work?
There's a place right in the centre of Tbilisi near Liberty Square called Rico Credit. That's where I went. www.google.com/maps/place/Rico+Credit/@41.6941442,44.8008302,17.68z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x40440cd7e64f626b:0x61d084ede2576ea3!2sTbilisi,+Georgia!3b1!8m2!3d41.7151377!4d44.827096!3m4!1s0x40440ce5876730ff:0xa418ef7db92234cb!8m2!3d41.6953462!4d44.8025923
I would say it is still developing. The healthcare system isn't very modern, and the roads can be rough. Though they have replaced the old Soviet style police with a more modern one, which is good.
One amendment: South Ossetia and Abkhazia are not the disputed regions of Georgia but the occupied regions of Georgia at the moment
Thank you for the correction.
Правильно подметил!! Эти инносранцы - прежде чем ехать в Грузию -должны немножко хотябы историю поучить!!!!
Разве я - не прав?
Thank you for your videos. I like your balanced assessment of pros and cons, things to watch out for, and considerations to bear in mind.
Glad you like them!
can you recommend a gym? thanks....will be going there 2023 for hiking and exploring
Hello!
I appreciate your intentions about Georgia, there's one thing that I disagree with you when you said ''people don't want to attack tourists, because tourists bring a lot of money''... Here in Georgia not everything is about money . you mentioned some details correctly but you also missed some. Maybe you encountered some types of society which gave you reason to think like that, but most of them are just friendly, welcoming you with kindness and don't expecting any money from you. I mean they don't attack tourists because they are comprehended and intellectuals, not because they will lost money.
@@greathey1234 Did you miss G. Bush ?
Thanks for watching.
4:25 it's called თონის პური Toni bread
4:50 it's called აჭარული ხაჭაპური Adjara khachapuri
4:55 it's called ხინკარი Khinkari
That's differect between Georgian and English language
i'm from Georgian it's delicius food
I hope you understand what i trying say i'm bad at English ^_^
Thank you for your corrections. We love Georgia!
Tony, I know Georgians cherish their wines and want all foreigners to partake drinking it with them. An Anthony Bourdain episode "In Tbilisi" referenced the Georgians do not believe in alcoholism. Well, I am an alcoholic and have not drank since 2013 and intend to not drink unless I want to die soon. What can I say to them when offered wine that will not offend them for not drinking with them? Help…
Just tell them you are allergic to it or something like that. They can be
persuasive but if you're firm they won't try to force you to drink anything.
Of course they believe in alcoholism, they call it 'lotoba' or 'loti' meaning 'an alcoholic'. Just toast with their also very delicious compots and juices :)
@@KountrySt4ar Thanks for the advice on compots or juice whatever drinks. I was just reiterating what was said on Anthony Bourdain episode about “not believing in alcoholism.” I’ve never been in Georgia to have any firsthand knowledge about it. But thanks for your suggestions.
@@timcoley39 Never believe people who like to create some funny stereotypical myths about any country - "Georgians do not believe in alcoholism"... Georgian can say that with a serious face but it does not mean he never heard of alcoholism. He probably just making it up to impress a foreigner with some bs. And no "loti" does not mean an alcoholic - just a person who drinks a lot and often. Alcoholism is another thing - its an illness.
Anyway - there is no problem refusing to drink in Georgia. Even if Georgian insists - u just politely refuse saying the real or made up reason.
If u are at a traditional Georgian table - u can still fill up your glass to make a toast (on the topic that was proposed by toast master) but instead of drinking you just put your glass on the table.
@@lussdoru3108 Luss, thank you for your input. Well received. I’m only 8 days from arriving now.
You gave a very authentic and concise description of Georgia. Well done ! 🍷
Thank you Tamari. 👍
Another best thing begger will come and attack you to snach your money
Safety is interesting. I agree in my 1 month there I never felt unsafe even in some dodgy areas. Georgians are afraid of 'disappearing' into awful prisons. Luckily, at the moment, the gangs and tourist targeted crime
syndicates that plague many other tourist countries appear not to have arrived....yet.
Georgians are not afraid of any of that, Georgians are Orthodox people that's where the kindness comes but they who HAD huge crime situation coming from Soviet union heritage and then lasting because of Syrian like situation following armed revolution against first President and government, the destruction lasted from 91-92 to 2003-2004
are you sure that they afraid of ''disappearing'' and that's why they didn't touch you? :)) fear hides inside you ;)
i live usa almost 15 years really miss my country it's really beautiful country 🙂 i hope some day i return my beautiful homeland 🙂
safety until a pack of dogs attacks
Does this happen in Tbilisi? I hope not
It happened to my wife in Sighnaghi.
9:22 those are occupied regions by russia. If you cross "border" you have to deal with russians and trust me they dont treat very well. (Ihaterussiasomuch)
Indeed. My wife is Ukrainian so I understand the Russian problem very well.
@@TonyGoesGlobal
Please, how much is minimum wage in Georgia ?
Abysmal
Slave work basically
As far as I'm aware, there's no official minimum wage in Georgia. Most people probably earn under $300 a month.
@@TonyGoesGlobal 200$ is like standard wage here, 65% of jobs pay between 200$-400$, while supermarkets and other low income high franchise rate companies (that i'd say is 20% of workforce in georgia) pay 100$ per month. if you're lucky enough to have your own flat 200$ is enough to eat and sleep calm, but you cannot afford anything for yourself. people who have high education and good contacts/relations get more than 500$.
Hi Tony. Do you have any info on planning/construction/building laws in Georgia. Also can expats own law and property or is the country an ethnostate. Thanks
I think expats can own property, just not agricultural land. I don't know about planning laws though, but from what I saw there didn't seem to be much quality control.
@@TonyGoesGlobal Thanks for the reply. How is agricultural land distinguished. We are looking to make a homestead and would be growing on site. Is it properties that are over a certain acreage or how does it work?
@@ScottAndJen agricultural land rejistered as sach kind of land in House Justice
If you go to Spain you see a lot of authenticity, i mean lots. Go to the north, the non coastal zones of the South...Dont go to british tourist traps.
I would like to explore Spain more. My wife speaks Spanish, which helps.
We went to the south last time. Maybe we’re will try the north.
Where to exchange $ after arrivin @ da airport.....any good place
There's a place right in the centre of Tbilisi near Liberty Square called Rico Credit. That's where I went.
www.google.com/maps/place/Rico+Credit/@41.6941442,44.8008302,17.68z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x40440cd7e64f626b:0x61d084ede2576ea3!2sTbilisi,+Georgia!3b1!8m2!3d41.7151377!4d44.827096!3m4!1s0x40440ce5876730ff:0xa418ef7db92234cb!8m2!3d41.6953462!4d44.8025923
Hii Georgia country is developed Or developing country
I would say it is still developing. The healthcare system isn't very modern, and the roads can be rough. Though they have replaced the old Soviet style police with a more modern one, which is good.