Is Tbilisi safe?
Jul 11, 2012 | 5:51 pm
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Is Tbilisi safe?
I'm planning on spending three nights there. I had heard that since the Rose revolution public confidence in the police was high, the country was stable and that Georgians are very hospitable people. However, in an article of the world's top 10 most dangerous cities I saw Tbilisi coming in at #7 just ahead oh Sana'a in Yemen...obviously gave me pause.
I'm not planning on going to South Ossetia or Abkhazia, i'm only there three nights and I'm staying at the Raddison Blu. Am I being ridiculous, or is this really a dodgy stop?
I'm not planning on going to South Ossetia or Abkhazia, i'm only there three nights and I'm staying at the Raddison Blu. Am I being ridiculous, or is this really a dodgy stop?
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Jul 12, 2012 | 1:12 pm
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You've got nothing to worry about - Tbilisi, provided you stick to the centre of town, is absolutely fine, safety-wise. And it's also quite beautiful, to boot. I have spent several evenings walking through the city and never, ever once felt any more endangered than in any other, large European city. Relax, and have fun.
even airport taxis are quite reliable now.
Jul 17, 2012 | 7:53 am
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I was there in March. Though I was with friends, I think it's safe alone. Do be prepared for some begging, though.
Aug 9, 2012 | 7:31 pm
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I never had any problems there at all. Perhaps would just add the standard advice about watching out for pickpockets at the train station, but that's it.
Gori is just to see Stalin's birthplace? Mtskheta is also not a long drive away and has the spectacularly beautiful Jvari monastery. It is absolutely worth a look.
Gori is just to see Stalin's birthplace? Mtskheta is also not a long drive away and has the spectacularly beautiful Jvari monastery. It is absolutely worth a look.
Aug 12, 2012 | 11:11 pm
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Aug 14, 2012 | 7:46 am
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If one has the time, i can't recommend the western part of Georgia highly enough. There are beautiful cathedrals / monateries (e.g. Bagrati and Gelati) and the cave city of Uplistsikhe is fascinating.
Aug 18, 2012 | 10:04 am
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I thought the Stalin museum was interesting, but Mtskheta is definitely beautiful and they are, indeed, usually combined in a day trip.
If one has the time, i can't recommend the western part of Georgia highly enough. There are beautiful cathedrals / monateries (e.g. Bagrati and Gelati) and the cave city of Uplistsikhe is fascinating.
If one has the time, i can't recommend the western part of Georgia highly enough. There are beautiful cathedrals / monateries (e.g. Bagrati and Gelati) and the cave city of Uplistsikhe is fascinating.
Aug 24, 2012 | 3:07 am
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Try this place - it's in the hills to the south of Tbilisi, in quite nice surroundings....
http://www.taglaura.ge/?lang=eng
Warning, the staff speak barely any English - they do have an English menu though. And they serve entire bottles of delicious Georgian wine at the price of a single glass back home!
http://www.taglaura.ge/?lang=eng
Warning, the staff speak barely any English - they do have an English menu though. And they serve entire bottles of delicious Georgian wine at the price of a single glass back home!
Sep 9, 2012 | 10:44 am
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Try this place - it's in the hills to the south of Tbilisi, in quite nice surroundings....
http://www.taglaura.ge/?lang=eng
Warning, the staff speak barely any English - they do have an English menu though. And they serve entire bottles of delicious Georgian wine at the price of a single glass back home!
http://www.taglaura.ge/?lang=eng
Warning, the staff speak barely any English - they do have an English menu though. And they serve entire bottles of delicious Georgian wine at the price of a single glass back home!
Sep 9, 2012 | 10:47 am
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AFAIK it is still safe - was last there 2 years back. Nice airport, people were friendly, English speakers are a bit limited, not so much "dark" as exotic.