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Share expenses? 30 May to June 6

by mrjohn 28 May 2012

I'll be arriving in Tbilisi on Wednesday (30 May) and spending a week in country. If anyone wants to share transportation expenses (rental…
RE: Latest from Georgia

by giopassarelli 28 May 2012

Excellent Update! Thank you! The improvement of the road makes me think in taking the land route to Svaneti in October instead of risking…
RE: Latest from Georgia

by WILLEMSPIE 22 May 2012

I hikes in Svanetia and elsewhere in Georgia by myself, it's not a problem. And locals are generally helpful.
RE: Latest from Georgia

by nopasaran 21 May 2012

Excellent report Anna and Marco. I am very happy to hear that you visited sites that I love so much as well and that you enjoyed your…
Latest from Georgia

by Aniaania 20 May 2012

Hello, Just got back from a two-week trip to Georgia and wanted to share a couple of info:. - there is now a new (good) road from Zugdid…
RE: Two Weeks in Georiga

by mzurie 15 May 2012

Kazbegi very accessible - just as beautiful as Svaneti. Mtskheta makes a good substitute for Sighnaghi and is only 20 minutes from Tbili…
RE: COSTS IN GEORGIA - AN UPDATE

by mzurie 15 May 2012

Depends on the homestay, time of year, and city. In Gori, there is at present only one homestay. It was 30 lari per night; supposedly…
RE: Georgia in June, Airport transport, Gori and travel companion Svaneti

by lukaszelinski 12 May 2012

Hello Melissa! So i want give you one recommend about traveling in Georgia in general i am from Latvia and last year i have been in Georg…
RE: Tbilisi to Mestia flights on Borek Air

by mzurie 11 May 2012

I was in Svaneti last weekend. This is the current information re: flights via Pegasus as of that time: You CAN "reserve" a seat by…
RE: Georgia in June, Airport transport, Gori and travel companion Svaneti

by AGv 09 May 2012

Hi, Regarding Gori Uplistsikhe transportation: Marshrutkas are departing from Gori bus station every hour (even less) same from Kvaxvreli…
RE: Georgia in June, Airport transport, Gori and travel companion Svaneti

by nopasaran 07 May 2012

You'll have to take a taxi, unless you want to wait until 07:00 (that's when the first bus leaves, if i am not mistaken). Train is not…
RE: Georgia in June, Airport transport, Gori and travel companion Svaneti

by hitchhikershandbook 07 May 2012

Hi Thee, We have recently published a guide on travelling in Georgia that you can read [here|http://hitchhikershandbook.wordpress.com/201…
RE: Uzbekistan Trip Report April 2012

by pietrified84 07 May 2012

ojw: am afraid i won't be able to provide info on trains as we traveled by car. i got my letter of invitation from visit-uzbekistan.com…
Georgia in June, Airport transport, Gori and travel companion Svaneti

by thee 06 May 2012

Hi! I´m leaving on the 6th of June and have some final questions. I read that there is supposed to be a train from the airport to Tbilisi…
RE: Tentative Georgia and Azerbaijan Itinerary: Comments sought

by zashibis 05 May 2012

That looks more reasonable. However, I'd consider substituting a day-trip to Davit Gareji or a day-trip to Uplitsikhe, rather than Sighnaghi…
RE: Tentative Georgia and Azerbaijan Itinerary: Comments sought

by zashibis 04 May 2012

>Just a note, you'll notice that I've allotted for two nights and one full day in Svaneti, not sure if that changes things... No you…
RE: Tentative Georgia and Azerbaijan Itinerary: Comments sought

by Hassouni 04 May 2012

Just a note, you'll notice that I've allotted for two nights and one full day in Svaneti, not sure if that changes things...
RE: Tentative Georgia and Azerbaijan Itinerary: Comments sought

by ig0r 04 May 2012

Completely agree with #1. The itinerary is way too rushed. Losing almost 2 days for traveling all the way to Svaneti in order to spend…
RE: Tentative Georgia and Azerbaijan Itinerary: Comments sought

by zashibis 04 May 2012

>I know this looks a bit rushed A bit rushed?! How about "insanely rushed"! The craziest bit is the half day you propose to spend in…
Tentative Georgia and Azerbaijan Itinerary: Comments sought

by Hassouni 03 May 2012

So a friend and I will be in Lebanon (which is kind of a second home to me) in June, and we want to do some travelling while we're in…
RE: Hiking in High Caucasus in May

by Giora 03 May 2012

Hi, I visited Svaneti in November once, and the hiking there was fantastic. I can't reccommend you highly enough to make the effort of…
RE: Hiking in High Caucasus in May

by nopasaran 02 May 2012

I have just called to my friend in Svaneti and it is certainly possible to travel to Mestia and onward to Ushguli. Roads are open. So…
Hiking in High Caucasus in May

by Aniaania 02 May 2012

Hello, We are leaving in a few days to Georgia for two weeks. Our plan is to do some hiking in the Svanetia region and also close to Kazbe…
RE: 15-Day Georgia Itinerary

by nopasaran 20 April 2012

you will have to be on the road all the time if you wish to see all these places. My advice: Tbilisi - 4 days (including day trips to…
RE: Itinerary Ideas for 7 day trip

by nopasaran 18 March 2012

Tbilisi for weekend; Svaneti and Batumi is just about enough for 7-day trip. But bear in mind that sea is still cold to swim in Batumi…