Georgia is a country shrouded in mystery and enigma, a place where ancient history and a unique culture intertwine. It is a land of delicious wines, vibrant dances, and soulful songs, a land of temples and snow-capped mountains. Georgia has managed to combine a unique climate, sea, and mountains. This country borders Russia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Turkey and Armenia to the south. The western part is bordered by the Black Sea. Much of the country is mountainous, and a third is covered in dense forests. This is a place where distinctive traditions, rich folklore, history, and a rich cultural heritage unfold in all their glory. The beauty and uniqueness of Georgia could be described endlessly, and it's impossible to truly experience this country in one trip, only to get to know it. But this experience will leave you with a feeling of incredible beauty, and you'll want to return again and again. When arriving in Georgia for the first time, it is difficult to understand where to begin getting to know this country.
We've compiled a list of must-dos in Georgia:
- Taste amazing Georgian wine
Wine in Georgia is the pride of the country and a part of its culture. Today, Georgia produces over five hundred varieties of grapevines. The diversity of Georgian wines is impressive – red, white, dry, sweet, and spicy, bottled and draft. This country uses a unique winemaking technique called qvevri wine. Qvevri are clay amphorae placed in the ground. Qvevri wines are unique, unlike any other wine in the world. Georgian winemaking traditions date back over eight thousand years and are recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
- Dive into the Georgian Black Sea
It would seem that a traveler hasn't seen much in the Black Sea. However, the Georgian Black Sea is unique. Pure, warm, and gentle. Just north of Batumi lies a unique area with black sand. A truly unique sight! Moreover, this sand has healing properties.
- Try Georgian Khinkali
There are countless variations of this dish in Georgia – with meat, with herbs, with potatoes, mushrooms, cheese, and seafood. Khinkali can be filled with anything. The most traditional Georgian khinkali is with meat. Khinkali are eaten by hand, generously seasoned with black pepper, being careful not to spill the aromatic juices inside the dish.
- Watch Georgian dances
Georgian dances reflect the culture and history of this unique country. Dance reveals the soul of the Georgian people—their character and temperament—more than anything else. The dances here are imbued with a distinctive culture and the true love of the locals.
The friendliness of the locals, the delicious Georgian food, the diversity of nature, the clean air, the vibrant dances – Georgia, with its diversity, is capable of making anyone fall in love with it.
