Hi everyone! This is episode seven of my Caucasus series in which I travel through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. This is also the fourth video I made of Tbilisi, or effectively 'Part D' of the Tbilisi videos.

In this vlog, I explore whether or not it is worth visiting Tbilisi in 2023. I do this by taking you on a journey through some parts of the city and, whilst I do give some tips and advice along the way, it is ultimately you that need to make the decision. To that end, I try to let my experiences and interactions do the talking.

The vlog starts off with me playing chess against a Georgian street merchant. We could not communicate verbally as he could not speak English and I cannot speak Georgian or Russian, but through playing the beautiful game we connected and shared a beautiful moment. I then visit the area around the hot springs / sulphur baths which is practically the reason why Tbilisi exist in the first place - it is here where King Vakthang Gorgasali built his capital in the year 458.

The next stop - food. I try some Georgian khinkali, the famous dumplings in a local restaurant. I order two meat ones as well as a potato and cheese to see what the fuss is all about. I then walk around the old town a little bit more and spot an interesting statue, souvenir shops as well as carpets for sale. At this point in the vlog, I insert a clip of a walking tour I did earlier where the tour guide talks about the difference between Georgian carpets and those from the Middle East.

I then wander further in the streets and alleys of Tbilisi and notice various art shops and, of course, more wine bars. Once back in the centre of Tbilisi, I make my way to the flea market and pass through some beautiful parks and gardens en route. After visiting the flea market and taking in the River Kura from the bridges, I stroll around the area further and notice more interesting architecture.

Time for dessert! I stop at a Georgian supermarket for something sweet after which I notice more random things and interesting designs in the city, including the Peace Bridge / Bridge of Peace. The vlog ends with me strolling around the area of the hot springs / sulphur baths again, which is also close to the 'I love Tbilisi' sign.

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