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  1. mzurie avatar

    RE: Hotel prices

    by mzurie 14 July 2011

    I didn't go to the Valley of Marvels, but those I ran across who did so enjoyed it. I did go to Koremi (see Bradt Guide) -- and I'd…

  2. travelinq avatar

    Netherlands to Georgia by second hand car and fly home

    by travelinq 25 June 2011

    We just came back from a great and adventurous roadtrip, here a post with some details that might be helpful for others that have similar…

  3. boombullyhostel avatar

    Re: Visa for Georgia

    by boombullyhostel 12 May 2011

    Do not worry about the visa :) the process is quick and hassle free. As for the extra 2 day we'd would advise you [Lagodekhi national…

  4. boombullyhostel avatar

    Re: 24-23 days to Georgia is too much?

    by boombullyhostel 11 May 2011

    Hallo i would advice you to combine Mtsketa and Gori in one day and to sleep in Gori, but eventually to continue not to Borjomi…

  5. AnnieSwift avatar

    South East Turkey...Dangerous???

    by AnnieSwift 02 May 2011

    I'm hoping to drive (and camp) across southeastern Turkey from Republic of Georgia via Kars, Lake Van, and Urfa to the Antalaya area with…

  6. n_n avatar

    The Country of Georgia

    by n_n 21 April 2011

    Welcome to Georgia that is a country to the east of the Black Sea, most of which is located in the South Caucasus, while a portion of…

  7. CaribbeanBlue avatar

    Hotel in Douala, Cameroon

    by CaribbeanBlue 07 April 2011

    I'm looking for a list of hotels in Douala, Cameroon. I'm going there from the Republic of Georgia and need to make a reservation in advance…

  8. cruiser81 avatar

    RE: Georgia and Armenia by own motorhome

    by cruiser81 01 April 2011

    Hello, Yes, we have "special needs" (sounds like we are "impaired", but actually I feel much more "free" with respect to traditional travel…

  9. JFrame avatar

    Undiscovered Week Long Trail from Borjomi to Abastumani

    by JFrame 19 March 2011

    This post is for travelers who seek adventure in wild mountains with bears and wolves, like hiking remote trails through ancient forests,…

  10. Lietuva avatar

    Georgia has new dialing codes

    by Lietuva 18 February 2011

    Just thought it might be useful -- an article from the Georgia Today [http://www.georgiatoday.ge] *Georgia has new dialing codes*…

  11. zashibis avatar

    RE: Georgia or Armenia?

    by zashibis 17 February 2011

    Take post #8 with a grain of salt, as the Envoy Hostel is a place of business in Yerevan. In actual fact, among people who have spent…

  12. ibnbattuta avatar

    Zagar Pass by bicycle

    by ibnbattuta 07 February 2011

    I'm looking at riding through western Georgia this coming summer. I will arrive in early June in Tbilisi and would then love to ride…

  13. georgiatraveller avatar

    Re: skiing in Georgia

    by georgiatraveller 07 February 2011

    It is Batumi not Batum. Khulo is a town in Adjara, a region in the southwest corner of the republic of Georgia. Located in the Lesser…

  14. glhopman avatar

    Istanbul -- grand bazaar

    by glhopman 04 December 2010

    I will be traveling to the Republic of Georgia next summer. I have a 6.5 hour layover in Istanbul and was hoping to do a little sightseeing…

  15. Aribo avatar

    RE: Going to Egypt from Republic of Georgia

    by Aribo 26 November 2010

    As above posters say, you can buy a visa on arrival. See [http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1108.html] or [http://www.voyage.…

  16. zashibis avatar

    RE: Going to Egypt from Republic of Georgia

    by zashibis 26 November 2010

    #1 is right, visa on arrival is available in Egypt for citizens of UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Croatia, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Norway,…

  17. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Going to Egypt from Republic of Georgia

    by laketraveller 26 November 2010

    If you fly you can both get your Egyptian visas on arrival at the airport. If you go overland it's the same, but you won't be able to…

  18. CaribbeanBlue avatar

    Going to Egypt from Republic of Georgia

    by CaribbeanBlue 26 November 2010

    My friend and I are currently living in the Republic of Georgia and we want to go to Egypt for a holiday. She's American and I'm Canadian.…

  19. zashibis avatar

    RE: Far East Russia in December - am I mad?

    by zashibis 16 October 2010

    Hmmm. This OP sure seems to get around, as earlier in the week he was claiming to be in the Republic of Georgia. Who gets that much time…

  20. zashibis avatar

    RE: Things to do in Georgia (and comments on my itinerary)

    by zashibis 09 October 2010

    As above, it is, indeed, "off-season" in Bakuriani, but #3 is right that it's fine for hiking the ridge tops and you can get some spectacula…

  21. Shefgab avatar

    Things to do in Georgia (and comments on my itinerary)

    by Shefgab 08 October 2010

    Hi! I'm off to Georgia two weeks today, but still haven't sorted out my itinerary properly. I'm starting in Batumi (staying with a frien…

  22. warmbasil avatar

    RE: Going to Turkey from the Republic of Georgia

    by warmbasil 07 October 2010

    No, it doesn't vary at all from border to border, it's exactly the same - but it could be 15EUR/20USD? They are happy to be paid in USD…

  23. yongxin avatar

    RE: Going to Turkey from the Republic of Georgia

    by yongxin 07 October 2010

    €20? A visa in Istanbul is €15. Is that common that visa prices differ when you enter via another border?

  24. belcan avatar

    Re: Going to Turkey from the Republic of Georgia

    by belcan 07 October 2010

    Can't say for air travel but I just crossed the land border from Georgia to Posof, Turkey and can confirm, visa obtainable easily at border…

  25. dremarek avatar

    RE: Going to Turkey from the Republic of Georgia

    by dremarek 07 October 2010

    visa on arrival. 20usd. 60 day multiple entry. absolutely no need to get one in advance.

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