LiaLuna
American expat in Georgia
Forum posts
6
About me
American
Lives in Tbilisi
Speaks English, Spanish, Turkish, some Czech
Registration: 25 April 2015
Activity
Pets in Georgia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Georgia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Georgia? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
I brought 2 cats from the US with me, but I also brought in 5 strays I saved in Azerbaijan. In both cases, there were no issues. They need a certified document from the Department of Agriculture in the US. Your vet fills it out. Just need to be ... Read More
Vake or Pekin Street to live? by manolo1
Hello there, I am going to be living in Tbilisi for a few months soon, and I have found 2 apartments that I really like. 1 apartment is on Pekin Street, and it is a bit cheaper than the other one in Vake by $50. I love both apartments, so what I ...
I live in Vake and there's a large Smart Market nearby, mini markets, caf茅s, banks, bars, etc. The only thing that bugs me is there's no metro nearby and you have to walk a ways to the bus depending on where in Vake you live, but I just ... Read More
What do you like the most in Georgia? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Georgia? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Georgia and the reason why you enjoy ...
I adore Georgian food!! There are many different kinds of cheeses, plenty of vegetarian dishes available everywhere, desserts, bread, even their carbonated drinks are delicious. I also love the laid-back attitude of the people and the smell of ... Read More
Driving in Georgia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Georgia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I drove from Tbilisi to Batumi last year. There is not much the cars can do because the roads are not really highways, just one lane in each direction the majority of the way. They drive generally slower than other places in Europe, but it is ... Read More
Safety in Georgia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Georgia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I have never felt unsafe in Georgia. That being said, no matter where I travel, I do not let my guard down. I watch my surroundings, make sure no one is following me, guard my purse well in busy places, and do not take unnecessary risks. So far, ... Read More
New members of the Russia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Russia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello all, I'm Lia, planning to move to Yekaterinburg in about a month with my husband. We're currently in Baku, originally from the US and husband from Turkey. I will be working as an English teacher while studying for my MA and hopefully ... Read More