Tbilisi, Georgia: What to Eat, Drink, & Do as a Traveler, Expat, or Nomad
Quiz: Which European country has become the latest expat favorite thanks to its affordability and old-world charm?
Answer: Georgia! Here you’ll find beautiful European-style architecture mixed with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean elements, says writer and photographer Emily Lush. “All these different cultures cross pollinated here over a long time, and Georgia made it into something all of its own.”
Great news for vegetarians in Georgia. Emily says the produce is amazing and you can enjoy khinkali, which are a bit like Chinese dumplings, Emily says. Photo by Christine Isakzhanova.
Emily moved to Georgia after falling in love with its history, culture, textiles, and architecture, like Armenian merchant houses, opulent mansions, mosques, and Orthodox churches.
During our conversation on the LIVE Without Borders podcast, Emily told me that, in Georgia, “A guest is a gift from God and people really take this seriously. There's nothing people won't do for you in terms of welcoming you into their homes, sharing food and wine. It's an incredibly generous culture in that way.”
Listen to the podcast to learn how to explore and eat your way through Georgia, including the capital Tbilisi and road trips.
Who knows, maybe after listening to this episode you’ll want to move to Georgia, too. If so, you’re in luck because Georgia makes it really easy for foreigners to live and work there.
For more info on Georgia, check out Emily’s blog, wander-lush.org She has a ton of great resources on Tbilisi and beyond, and she also creates custom itineraries for people.
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Emily Lush surrounded by stained glass in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo courtesy of Emily.
Emily’s best of Tbilisi recommendations
Here are just a few of the recommendations Emily made on the LIVE Without Borders podcast. Listen to the whole episode to hear everything, and for more information on how to move to Georgia as an expat or nomad.
Experience
Abanotubani Sulfur Baths
Tour
Go to the wine region with Eat This!
Cafe
Coffee Lab
Restaurant
Shemomechama
Place to hang out at night
Fabrika
Market
Dezerter Bazaar
Culture
Opera Theatre
Museum
State Silk Museum
Daytrip
Mtskheta, UNESCO site