By this point, as one judges by sunburned necks and shoulders, we all know that summer is one step away. So, it is time for the HEP — Heat Escape Plans.
In this episode, we will be talking about the beloved destination of all low-cost lovers — Georgia.
Gorgeous gorgeous food, stunning views, lovely people and lots and lots of songs and dancing — this is how this country can be captured in one sentence.
To get the best tips on what to see and where to stay — we went to the true connoisseur of khinkali and views — to the Creative and Brand Director of SVD, Asher Abdul Rahiman.
Let’s hop on and see some of his personal tips, but first, tickets
The best and the cheapest way to get to the beautiful country of Georgia, is by flying with WizzAir, AirArabia or FlyDubai. First two companies have cheaper options from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, but with FlyDubai you can go directly from DXB to Tbilisi. WizzAir also performs flights to Kutaisi, one of the oldest Georgian cities in the Imereti area, which is a great place for a long weekend with views, traditions, and history. But if you’d like to have more of a youth experience — Tbilisi is a go-to.
Back to Asher’s tips, let’s start with where to live.
Asher: “This is a cool hostel style hotel with massive terraces and it is definitely a hipster spot. Note that it gets super busy over the weekends in the courtyard area.”
Indeed, the spot acts not only as a hotel but also as a nice cafe — slash — bar — slash — chill spot. So, great food and lots of happy people around — a great choice for extraverts with style.
The three main museums of modern art are the Museum of Modern Art Tbilisi (27, Rustaveli Ave), the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts (18, Lado Gudiashvili) and The National Gallery (11, Rustaveli Ave). They are located next to each other on Rustaveli Avenue. Quick hack — it is cheaper to buy a ticket for € 6 to three galleries at once.
Here are a couple of tips for you: the famous Pirosmani and Gudiashvili are in the National Gallery. The Museum of Fine Arts houses three floors of selected paintings and sculptures of the twentieth century. Contemporary foreign artists are often exhibited at MoMA. Be sure to look into the backyard and go into the sculpture that looks like an apple — this is the legacy of Zurab Tsereteli (but what it is about — let it remain an intrigue).
Before heading back home, enjoy spending your dineros in exchange for great pieces you can find here outside the flea market at the Dry Bridge (google Dry Bridge Market if guessing).
First, vintage. Tbilisi is a great city for that. Head to Dezerter Vintage and enjoy all the retro kimonos and a somewhat Berliner vibe.