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- T'bilisi
- Capital
- Lari (GEL)
- Currency
- 4,989,285
- Population
- GE
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Georgia
Travel Blogs from Georgia
Finally, Something to Mark on My Calendar!
I finally booked my ticket today! I had been driving myself crazy trying to make a decision on a route, and I finally decided that I would just pick something and do it. I fly into Helsinki on August 8th. I am going to spend a couple weeks there and then ...
A Close Call in Georgia
I took a bus from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Tbilisi (population 1.7M), Georgia, and spent 8 hours on the road ($7). I should have taken an overnight train, since there wasn't much to see along the way. I hired an unofficial taxi after I crossed the border ...
On to Savannah GA
Today we moved on to Savannah GA to sample more of the Deep South. The cold weather has been hard on our propane supply so the first task after breaking camp was to fill up with 31 gallons of propane at $3.10 US per gal. Then the Diplomat needed a ...
MLK Parade and Walking Tour of Savannah
Today was Martin Luther King Day and when we checked in last night it was suggested that we might want to be downtown in time to take in the parade. It sounded like a neat idea so we made an early start to get into town before the streets were ...
Atlanta cont'd
... training sessions planned for that day, so he didn't have to go in to the office. So we decided to go to the new Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta. Albert's company had a hand in the design of the interior systems, so he had extra interest on top of ...
Looks we'll have some bikes to use
I posted a "wanted" message on the Brunswick Freecycle group for "loaner" bicycles. A nice lady from Jesup, GA offered two almost new balloon tired bikes for Helen and I to use. I have to remember to take her contact information with me so that we can ...
Fun in the Georgia Mountains
... off the shore in Lake Chatuge's emerald green waters. Unbelievably beautiful! Music tonight was Ronnie McDowell with the Georgia Mountain Boys again....we got to sing along and jump and shout. July 25th We did some exploring in ...
Lake Chatuge, GA and NC
Friday October 3rd, Sat. 4th and Sun. 5th Pulled into a county park in Hiawassee, GA for a couple of days to investigate Lake Chatuge and the surrounding area. We've been told that this is the "Crown Jewel of the TVA (Tenn. Valley Authority)" and ...
Who, What, Why, Where, When and How?
Who? I cannot say I have caught my travel bug from any one person. It is more of a cummulation of lost dreams and what-ifs that I have gained through dreamful talks of travel and wishes of seeing the world. So many people seem to have a bit of the ...
Our destination!
We should be arriving at St. Simons Island on the morning of February 14th. A quick stop at By the Sea Vacations to pick up the keys from Kay Clarke and we'll be checking in at Oak Street! We stayed here for 2 months back in 2001 (Feb/Mar). The ...
High Museum
Spent 3 days at the High Museum focusing on the Louvre Atlanta exhibit. Also visited various other Atlanta ...
World Of Coca-Cola
Heute starteten wir in den Tag mit Adrian's erster Starbucks-Drive-Thru Experience. Danach hiess es nur noch: Nächster und letzter Halt Atlanta. Wir haben hier ein Hotel mit geräumigem Zimmer und einem Package für den Besuch der "World Of Coca-Cola" ...
Lake Juliette and The Whistle Stop Cafe
July 31st Lake Juliette in Juliette, GA......a warm, crystal clear Georgia Power Lake. The camp hosts' son cancelled his site reservation due to a forecast of rain leaving a waterfront site open for Crazy Fish. We reserved a ...
Hot and Humid Florida and a Smattering of Georgia
... National Park. Then headed up the west coast of Florida stopping at various beaches for some snorkelling. Went into Brunswick, Georgia to stay in a hippie hostel which was really amazing, but unfortunately had a plane to catch so couldn't extend my ...
The southern beginning of the Appalachian Trail
... ; Brunswick Stew in its original form is made from squirrel and apparently was originated in Brunswick, South Carolina. Here in Georgia in 2007 they make it from pork and it is fabulous!!! Followed by desserts of pecan pie, of ...
Tallulah
Site of the infamous movie "Delievrance" this place of great beauty is one that had a distinctly different feel from anywhere I have ever been. More later as time goes ...
Through American roads
We will post trip information here as soon as it starts. For 2010, we will continue planning the project and look for Sponsors that are willing to invest and support the Project. All indications in that regard is highly appreciated. Please contact us by ...
Savannah- historic city
Savannah...what a beautiful small town, but with so much history...we loved the historical look of everything, houses, roads, everything. It brought such nice feelings inside, reminding us of Romania. Beautiful place. We are glad we stoped here! ...
African time
So, in my research leading up to this internship, I've heard of African time. My Dad likes to say someone is on "Navajo" time when they are, well, on a loose schedule. Navajo time is a swiss watch compared to African time, if my experience is ...
FINDING MY SOUTHERN BELL, Y'ALL
... the South. So, I headed for the South, going north. I rode with a friend who dropped me off near Savannah, Georgia, on a late Friday night. I'd heard the downtown was really nice, but I found it quite ugly at first. A row of buildings ...
Gators, Jesus, and Rebel Flags
... the stars and bars is proudly flown in front of people's homes. Come to think of it, I don't think I saw the new Georgia flag anywhere except government buildings. One dude even had a red Chevy Silverado jacked up about 6 feet off the ground ...
a great day of cycling
... riders from Gainesville, Florida live for University of Florida football. many of the people along the route like in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi... live for college football whereas I live for Indiana basketball. We even had some co-riders that left an ...
One week before we leave for our next trip
In exactly one week from today, Anita and I will be off once again to the Caribbean - this time to Montego Bay, Jamaica. This trip is a surprise to her in celebration of her birthday. Last year this time we were in preparation for our ski trip to ...
Welcome to the United States of America
Atlanta ist so ziemlich der unheimlichste Ort der Welt. Zumindest fuer zwei blonde deutsche Maedels nach zehn Stunden Flug und mit Jetlag. Die sieben Stunden Aufenthalt haben wir genutzt um uns die Sehenswuerdigkeiten Atlantas anzuschauen, die da ...
countdown!! 2d 18h!
ohhh myyyy gooodnesssss i think i might just explode with excitement!!! things are crazy with life lately.. i've been really stressed about work and haven't had much time away from it to pack and get myself ready for my trip. luckily, it's like a ...
Atlanta and my last day with my friend
Woke up at 8.00am meet Gareth for breakfast and got ready for another run with him, where we went to a different park today, one lap was five miles remembering that I only did four miles yesterday, and I was not in good shape today so I decided that I ...
Returning back Home
Monday, April 17, 2006: We close this travel journal on our arrival back in Atlanta and look forward to our next trip. We hope you enjoyed our trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and hope you'll come along with us as the Globetrotters discover yet another ...
Golf and a Fibre Arts Show
Don was enticed to stay yet another two days when invited to play a game of golf with Art, while Joyce suggested that I would enjoy the fibre art show in Brunswick. After once again moving the RV, Don left to follow in the footsteps of such great ...
Antarctica
Yes, I went to Antarctica! I never set foot on the ground, but I was so close that it still counts!!!! We spent 3 days sailing through the different channels past islands, icebergs, and even science research stations. We saw whales in the distance, seals ...