Difference between revisions of "Georgia"
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Hitching in Georgia is easy! Short waits and very friendly people. Road conditions are quite bad so it can take some time. | Hitching in Georgia is easy! Short waits and very friendly people. Road conditions are quite bad so it can take some time. | ||
Spots are very easy to find, just head in the right direction and you will find a suitable place to stand. Older people rarely speak English. And a few phrases in Russian can be handy (or even better in Georgian!). | Spots are very easy to find, just head in the right direction and you will find a suitable place to stand. Older people rarely speak English. And a few phrases in Russian can be handy (or even better in Georgian!). | ||
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| + | == Getting in == | ||
| + | When arriving from west, your likely point of entry to the country will be [[Sarp-Sarpi border crossing]] with [[Turkey]] on the Black Sea coast. That border crossing has a steady traffic and it's possible to cross the border on foot. | ||
== Sleeping == | == Sleeping == | ||
Revision as of 21:55, 23 October 2010
 Georgia | |
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| Language: | Georgian |
| Capital: | Tbilisi |
| Population: | 4,774,4732 |
| Currency: | Lari ( GEL ) |
| Hitchability: | ? |
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| <map lat='42.277' lng='43.824' zoom='6' view='3'/> | |
Georgia is a country in Western Asia.
Hitching in Georgia is easy! Short waits and very friendly people. Road conditions are quite bad so it can take some time. Spots are very easy to find, just head in the right direction and you will find a suitable place to stand. Older people rarely speak English. And a few phrases in Russian can be handy (or even better in Georgian!).
Getting in
When arriving from west, your likely point of entry to the country will be Sarp-Sarpi border crossing with Turkey on the Black Sea coast. That border crossing has a steady traffic and it's possible to cross the border on foot.
Sleeping
Staying in the homes of local people and enjoying their hospitality is possible practically everywhere except for Tbilisi.
Pitching a tent is a normal thing for the local people, forbidden only in city centers and near ruins. It is best to camp away from heavily populated places to avoid trouble with hooligans.
As usual in the former Soviet Union, it is possible to rent private rooms from local people. In any city or small town one need only go into a shop or small restaurant and ask if someone has a room. Prices start from around 10 lar, and sometimes tea and even dinner is included.
Using police cars
In Georgia it is possible to "hitchhike" with police cars. Due to the country's desire to become more European, a major reform of the police was undertaken, affecting also the way the police work and deal with people. You should not be afraid of asking policeman for information or help. Most probably they will help you and even more.
The police provide a special type of service - they can deliver you to the address you are asking - for people who are in a position to be harmed or injured, for example when you are a foreigner and travelling alone in Georgia. They can bring you to the address you name or to a hotel. Keep in mind that you will have to fill out and sign a form. It is recommended to use this service in the evenings and nights.
Cities
- Tbilisi, the capital, also known as Tiflis
- Batumi
- Zugdidi
- Mestia
- Telavi
- Gori
- Kutaisi
- Poti
- Kobuleti
- Vale
