If you’re wondering to travel to Georgia, here, is what you need to know before traveling!
Georgia Is Closer To Europe
Georgia is the country situated at the intersection of two major continents, Asia and Europe. And, if we think the country should possess the characteristics of both the continents but it looks more like Eastern Europe. The major part of the country is closer to Europe and resembles the European continent more.
It’s like you’re visiting a part of Europe on less than half of the budget. The culture, the history, and everything else of the country depicts a strong influence of European culture. So, if you’ve visited the major parts of Europe earlier you won’t see a major difference. On the other hand, if you are on a budget and want to explore the European charm without breaking your bank, Georgia is a great option. The country is fairly cheap when compared to Europe.
Georgia Is A Mountainous Region
The country has several peaks ranging above 5000 meters which means the country is mountainous terrain. You can clearly see the Caucasus Mountains throughout the country. The tall peaks make the place a must-visit for all the hikers. If you’re traveling the country make sure you head for hiking to capture the pristine natural beauty of the country. You can even set the risk as the country offers so many hiking trails ranging from low, medium, and high risk factors.
If you’re a seasoned hiker, the highest peak that is Shkhara is waiting for you which is about 5193 meters.
A Conservative Country
Georgia is a religious and conservative country. People here are mostly Christian Orthodox and the country is known to be the first country to presume Christianity in the 4th century. Thus, before you visit the country make sure you’re fully aware of the cultural practices of the country, and whenever you visit the churches make sure you cover your head and men wear trousers.
Keep Cash
Most of the tourist prefer paying through cards as while paying via cards you can avoid the currency exchange. Though major parts of the country accept cards still we would recommend you carry cash along with you. If you wish to travel to the countryside or off-beat destination which you’ll surely do. As the countryside is even more gorgeous, thus cash is what you’ll require.
Cards are not generally accepted over there. So, make sure as soon as you reach the country you head for currency exchange.
A great tip would be not to carry all the cash along with you. Only carry the amount that would be required for the day. And, rest keep in the hotel room so just in case you lost the money or you’re robbed you have some extra cash with you in the room.
Safety
Georgia is generally a safe country both for male and female travelers. Even if you’re on a solo voyage you will not face any safety issues. But there is no harm in taking safety measures. There are no nasty things reported against the tourists so far but we would suggest you trust your instincts and keep yourself protected from any tourist scams. If you feel something is wrong, trust that feeling and be more vigilant of your surroundings.
Always trust a reliable source that has experience of several years while booking accommodation or availing any other facilities.
So, these were a few things you need to know before traveling to Georgia. We hope the feed turns out to be a great help!
