https://georgiaguidebook.com/ Georgia travel guide: vetted places en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/entertainment/art-gene-festival/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/entertainment/art-gene-festival/ Art-Gene is Georgia's folk festival: evenings at Tbilisi's Ethnography Museum. The 2026 dates, ticket prices, who plays and how to get up the hill. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/entertainment/black-sea-jazz-festival-batumi/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/entertainment/black-sea-jazz-festival-batumi/ Georgia's flagship jazz festival runs three summer nights on Batumi's tennis courts: how dates and tickets work, and what past line-ups looked like. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/georgia-work-permit-2026/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/georgia-work-permit-2026/ Georgia right to work: who needs it after the 2026 amendments, the 200 and 400 GEL fees, zero quotas, deadlines and fines. Checked 23.07.2026. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/when-to-swim-in-georgia/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/when-to-swim-in-georgia/ Black Sea water temperature in Georgia month by month, plus rain and sunshine, the best swimming window and which coast to pick. Checked July 2026. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/attractions/resorts-near-batumi/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/attractions/resorts-near-batumi/ Where to stay near Batumi for cleaner, quieter beaches: Gonio and its Roman fort, Kvariati for diving, and secluded clifftop Tsikhisdziri - how to choose. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/cities/ureki-magnetic-sand/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/cities/ureki-magnetic-sand/ Ureki, Guria's sandy resort: black magnetic sand, a shallow warm sea and easy family beaches. Where to stay, when to go and how to get there. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/attractions/georgia-with-kids/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/attractions/georgia-with-kids/ Georgia with kids: sandy, shallow beaches up north (Ureki, Shekvetili, Kobuleti), amusement parks, when to go and how to plan a family trip. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/attractions/best-beaches-georgia/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/attractions/best-beaches-georgia/ Which Georgian beach suits you: sand and shallow water for kids up north (Ureki, Kobuleti), city buzz in Batumi, clear water down south (Kvariati, Sarpi). Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/georgia-visa-free-by-nationality/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/georgia-visa-free-by-nationality/ How long can your nationality stay in Georgia visa-free? Full 2026 table: 1 year for 94 countries, plus the e-Visa and visa cases. Checked July 2026. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/georgia-1-percent-tax/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/georgia-1-percent-tax/ Georgia sole trader tax: small business 1% on turnover up to 500,000 GEL, micro 0% to 30,000, plus VAT and the 183-day rule. Checked 13.07.2026. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/attractions/kazbegi-day-hikes/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/attractions/kazbegi-day-hikes/ Day hikes from Kazbegi beyond Gergeti: Juta and the Chaukhi pass, the Truso valley travertines, Gveleti waterfalls and the Sno stone heads. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/georgia-residence-permit-2026/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/georgia-residence-permit-2026/ Georgia residence permit 2026: grounds, documents and fees, the property threshold is now $150,000, and work permits are mandatory. Checked 08.07.2026. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-atms-and-tipping/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-atms-and-tipping/ Georgia ATMs: which banks charge the lowest fees, withdrawal limits, cards vs cash, and how much to tip in cafes, taxis, hotels and to guides in 2026. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/independent-trip-georgia/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/independent-trip-georgia/ Plan an independent trip to Georgia in 2026: entry rules and insurance, budget, transport, SIM, where to stay, a route skeleton and packing list. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-prices-2026/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-prices-2026/ Georgia in 2026: a ride is 1 GEL, khachapuri 3-8, cafe lunch 20-35, guesthouse 30-80, a day tour 80-150 - full price tables in lari. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/visa-free-stay/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/visa-free-stay/ Georgia visa-free stay - up to 365 days per entry, how a border exit resets the clock, and why 183 days make you a tax resident. Checked June 2026. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-trip-budget/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-trip-budget/ Georgia trip cost in 2026 for two: worked-out budgets for 3, 5 and 7 days - budget and mid-range, with prices for lodging, food, transport and tours. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/transport/verkhny-lars-border/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/transport/verkhny-lars-border/ How to cross Verkhny Lars in 2026: documents, insurance, queues, car checks, cash rules and winter road restrictions. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-entry-rules-2026/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-entry-rules-2026/ Do Russians and Ukrainians need a visa for Georgia in 2026? No - up to 1 year visa-free. New insurance rule, passport, Verkhny Lars, checklist. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/insurance/mandatory-travel-insurance/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/insurance/mandatory-travel-insurance/ Georgia entry insurance rule 2026: every tourist needs health and accident cover from 30,000 GEL. Who is exempt, what it must cover and where to buy. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/food/kakheti-wine/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/food/kakheti-wine/ Kakheti wine: qvevri and amber wine, Saperavi and Rkatsiteli, where to taste and how to get from Tbilisi. When to visit for rtveli and what to bring home. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/best-time-to-visit/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/best-time-to-visit/ The best time to visit Georgia by season - weather, crowds and prices across spring, summer, autumn and winter, plus beaches, skiing and wine. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/money-in-georgia/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/money-in-georgia/ Money in Georgia: the lari (GEL), where to exchange cash at good rates, card and ATM tips, tipping, and how much cash to carry. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/car-rental/car-rental-kutaisi-airport/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/car-rental/car-rental-kutaisi-airport/ Car rental at Kutaisi Airport (KUT): where the desks are, how far the city is, deposit and insurance, and where to drive in western Georgia. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/entertainment/teatro-batumi/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/entertainment/teatro-batumi/ Teatro is a premium Batumi nightclub: the summer 2026 lineup of guest artists and DJs, show ballet, VIP table booking, dress code and how to get in. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-visa/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/planning/georgia-visa/ Do you need a visa for Georgia in 2026: visa-free stay up to 1 year for ~98 countries, mandatory health insurance from Jan 1, documents and entry points. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/insurance/travel-insurance/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/insurance/travel-insurance/ How to choose travel insurance for Georgia: what your policy must cover, what to check, how a tourist policy differs from a nomad one, and when to buy. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/entertainment/casinos-georgia/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/entertainment/casinos-georgia/ Casinos in Georgia: is it legal, where they actually are (Batumi, Tbilisi), age rules (foreigners 18, citizens 25), online play and responsible gambling. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/open-bank-account/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/relocation/open-bank-account/ Opening a bank account in Georgia as a foreigner: the main banks, what you usually need, multi-currency accounts, and what to keep in mind. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://georgiaguidebook.com/cities/borjomi/ https://georgiaguidebook.com/cities/borjomi/ Borjomi spa town in its wooded gorge: the mineral-water park, the Likani palace, the old railway and a base for Bakuriani and Borjomi-Kharagauli. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT