The Price is Right

It is very rare to travel to a place where you do not see the inflated tourist prices whether it is a meal or a taxi or exchanging money. The tours are fairly priced, the transporation(taxi, bus, maruska), and the local food is mainly based at Georgian prices unless it is a hotel or highly touristy area. 

When I leave a local the leftover change or a tip they usually say “no thank you” like they cannot accept it or they feel bad taking money from me. You can insist and they still will not take it from you. 

It is really so incredibly refreshing as a tourist to not have to worry about getting overcharged or have a tourist fee- example museums and tourist attractions can charge different prices for tourists- this just does not happen here. 

Many people had been telling me to visit Georgia for years, not just because of the food, but because of the overall vibe. You get good quality food, drink, and accomodation for your money and you get to explore all different landscapes. 

Wine tasting is fairly priced, the market, the cafes and buying groceries, taking the bus, buying food or drinks outside, and the more upscale restaurants are even fair. Its very impressive to see a country that is treating a tourist like a local, like a family member or friend especially at guesthouses, restaurants and wineries. 

You can make friends easily with locals and tourists.

People are not judgemental making you feel like a tourist or like they are intent of getting extra money or overcharging. That was not a concern in this country and it was a breath of fresh Georgian air just enjoying and being a tourist with local prices...fair, just, and honest. Thank you Georgia. 

More detailed post to be continued....excuse me for being so vague and basic yikes