From the Orient Cities team
Practical guides and articles
Lagodekhi: Kakheti Nature for Waterfalls and Trails
A practical Lagodekhi guide: protected areas, waterfalls, Black Rock Lake, and choosing the right trail.
Truso Valley: A Mountain Route That Needs the Right Vehicle and Plan
A practical Truso Valley guide: mineral landscapes, abandoned villages, proximity to Stepantsminda, and planning notes.
Juta: A Mountain Village for Hikers and Big Views
A practical Juta guide: Chaukhi Mountains, hiking, proximity to Stepantsminda, and when to add it instead of a standard Kazbegi trip.
Tskaltubo: A Mineral Water Resort Near Kutaisi
A practical Tskaltubo guide: mineral waters, the park, proximity to Kutaisi and Prometheus Cave, and when it suits a relaxed stay.
Gori: A Historic City Close to Tbilisi
A practical Gori guide: Gori Fortress, museums, its proximity to Tbilisi, and how to combine it with Uplistsikhe.
Kvareli: A Quiet Kakheti Stop for Countryside Travelers
A practical Kvareli guide: nature, Kvareli Lake, Kakheti routes, and when to add it to a countryside itinerary.
Akhaltsikhe and Rabati Castle: Southern Georgia with a Different Character
A practical Akhaltsikhe and Rabati Castle guide: history, cultural diversity, and how to combine it with Vardzia or Borjomi.
Uplistsikhe: A Rock-Cut Town Near Tbilisi
A practical Uplistsikhe guide: the rock-cut town near Gori, who it suits, and how to add it to a short trip from Tbilisi.
Vardzia: Georgia's Cave City That Needs a Well-Planned Day
A practical Vardzia guide: the cave city, distance from Tbilisi, combining it with Akhaltsikhe, and when it is worth the trip.
Telavi: The Heart of Kakheti and King Erekle's City
A practical Telavi guide covering King Erekle's palace, Kakheti routes, and when to make it a calmer base in the region.
Sighnaghi: Kakheti's City of Love and Alazani Valley Views
A practical Sighnaghi guide: old town, city walls, Alazani Valley views, and how to add it to a Kakheti day trip.
Ushguli: The Mountain Village That Does Not Fit Every Trip
A practical Ushguli guide: why it is special, how to add it from Mestia, and when to include or postpone it.
Bakuriani: A Family-Friendly Snow and Mountain Resort
A practical Bakuriani guide: family travel, snow season, quiet summer stays, and how to combine it with Borjomi.
Gudauri: Georgia's Mountain and Snow Resort on the Kazbegi Road
A practical Gudauri guide covering skiing, snow, the Kazbegi road, summer and winter travel, and when to stay overnight.
Martvili Canyon: Green Water and a Western Georgia Nature Stop
A practical Martvili Canyon guide covering boat rides, light walks, and how to combine it with Kutaisi or Okatse.
Prometheus Cave: An Easy Nature Experience Near Kutaisi
A practical Prometheus Cave guide: who it suits, how to add it with Kutaisi, and why it works well for families.
Okatse Canyon: A Beautiful Nature Stop That Needs the Right Timing
A practical Okatse Canyon guide: who it suits, how to combine it with Kutaisi or Martvili, and what to consider before visiting.
Mestia and Svaneti: Georgia's Remote Mountain Journey
A practical guide to Mestia and Svaneti: Svan towers, mountains, museums, road timing, and why this region needs organized planning.
Kazbegi and Stepantsminda: Georgia's Mountain Trip Done Right
A practical Kazbegi guide covering Gergeti Trinity Church, Mount Kazbegi, the Georgian Military Road, weather, and itinerary timing.
Mtskheta: The Closest Day Trip from Tbilisi into Georgia's History
A practical Mtskheta guide covering Svetitskhoveli, Jvari, the old town, and why it is one of the best short trips from Tbilisi.
Kakheti: Georgia's Wine Region and Quiet Eastern Villages
A practical Kakheti guide covering Telavi, Sighnaghi, Alazani Valley, monasteries, family experiences, and itinerary timing.
Borjomi: Mountain Air and Georgia's Mineral Water Town
A practical Borjomi guide: mineral waters, parks, forests, family travel, and when to add it between Tbilisi and Batumi.
Batumi: Georgia's Black Sea City, Planned the Right Way
Batumi is more than a beach stop. A practical guide to the boulevard, Old Batumi, family activities, and the right season.
Tbilisi: The Warm City Where Georgia Begins
A practical Tbilisi guide covering Old Tbilisi, sulfur baths, Narikala, Rustaveli Avenue, food, and how to plan your stay.
Kutaisi in Georgia: A Calm City Worth Adding to Your Trip
A practical guide to Kutaisi: who it suits, what to see nearby, and how to make it a comfortable part of your Georgia itinerary.
Local Tbilisi Experiences: Baths, Food, Markets and Souvenirs
Tbilisi is not only landmarks. Sulfur baths, Dry Bridge, food, cafes and souvenirs make the day feel alive.
Which Georgia Trip Style Fits You? Family, Youth, Honeymoon or Adventure
The same country can produce very different trips. Families need pace, youth trips need energy, honeymoons need privacy and calm.
Georgia Culture and History: What Makes the Country Different
Georgia is not only nature. History, folklore, holidays, food and hospitality are part of understanding the trip.
Opening a Business Bank Account in Georgia: The Bank Needs a Clear Story
A practical checklist for business banking: activity, source of funds, clients, contracts and documents that make the file understandable.
Georgia Tax Residency: 183 Days Is Not a Small Detail
A practical explanation of tax residency and why it is different from legal residence, banking and company registration.
Business Residence in Georgia: Company Registration Alone Is Not Enough
A direct guide for work or business residence: the difference between a registered company and a defensible residence file.
Company Documents, Translation and Notary: Small Details Can Stop Big Files
How to organize passport, power of attorney, address, foreign documents and translation for company, bank or residence files.
Georgia Residence Permit Types: Choose the Ground Before the Form
A clear guide to Georgia residence permit grounds: work, study, family, property, investment and IT residence.
Company Registration in Georgia for Foreigners: An LLC Is Not Just a Paper
A practical company registration guide for foreigners in Georgia: registry, legal address, director, activity, bank path and file preparation.
Best Time to Visit Georgia: Weather Is More Than Temperature
How to choose the Georgia travel season by trip goal: spring, summer, autumn, winter, seaside, mountains and family travel.
Individual Entrepreneur and 1% Small Business Status in Georgia
A practical guide for freelancers and solo founders: when IE + Small Business Status fits, and what must be checked before relying on 1%.
Transportation in Georgia: How to Move Without Exhaustion
A practical Georgia transport guide: airport, Tbilisi, private car, train, mountain roads and when not to risk a route.
Entering Georgia and Visa Planning: How to Choose the Right Route
A practical guide for checking whether a traveler needs visa-free entry, eVisa, or a consular route before coming to Georgia.
VAT and Foreign Services in Georgia
A simple guide to VAT threshold, foreign-client services and why digital activity should be reviewed before registration.
Remote Company Registration in Georgia and Power of Attorney
How remote registration works, when a power of attorney is needed, and the difference between local and foreign PoA routes.
Legal Address and Virtual Office in Georgia
Why a Georgian business needs a legal address, and the difference between registration address, operating address and mail handling.
LLC or Individual Entrepreneur in Georgia?
A practical comparison between Georgian LLC and Individual Entrepreneur: liability, tax, banking, partners and residence planning.
Before Traveling to Georgia: A Calm First-Trip Checklist
A practical pre-travel checklist: passport, visa, insurance, bookings, weather, money, first day and what to send before travel.
Food and Restaurants in Georgia: Know What to Order
A Georgian food guide for Arab travelers: khachapuri, khinkali, restaurants, family options, halal notes and cafes.
Money, Currency and Daily Costs in Georgia
A practical money guide: Georgian lari, exchange, cards, cash, daily budget and what changes final cost.
Business Bank Account in Georgia: The Bank Needs a Clear Story
Why company registration is not enough for banking, and how to prepare activity, source of funds, clients and documents.
Buying Property in Georgia: Check the Title Before You Pay
A practical guide for foreign buyers: property registry, land category, restrictions, mortgage, contract and registration.
Power of Attorney, Translation and Notary in Georgia
How to organize power of attorney, translation and notarization for company, property, admission, residence and bank files.
Work and IT Residence in Georgia: Do Not Confuse Work, Company and Residence
A practical guide to Georgia work and IT residence: activity, income, right-to-work, experience and file readiness.
Property and Investment Residence in Georgia: The Numbers Matter, But the File Matters More
A practical guide to short-term property residence and investment residence in Georgia, including thresholds and file checks.
Student Residence Permit in Georgia: What Happens After Admission
A student-focused guide to Georgian study residence: university confirmation, financial proof, documents, fees and timing.