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About this book
A Slowmad's Guide to Georgia is the practical companion for anyone who wants to live in Georgia for three months, six months, a year, or longer — not just visit.
It begins the way the best slow journeys in Georgia often do: with a plane banking over the snow-dusted peaks of the Caucasus as you descend toward Tbilisi, the ancient city unfolding below like a layered manuscript — terracotta rooftops, the winding Mtkvari River, the ancient Narikala fortress glowing at dusk, and the first whiff of sulfur from the famous baths drifting up to meet you. Or perhaps you arrive by marshrutka from the airport, windows down, the air thick with the scent of fresh tarragon, grilled khachapuri, and distant woodsmoke. You step out into a country that feels both ancient and vibrantly alive — cobblestone alleys in Sololaki or the Old Town echoing with church bells and laughter, the hum of Rustaveli Avenue at golden hour, or the easy rhythm of Batumi’s Black Sea promenade where the waves set the daily tempo. A local greets you with a warm “Gamarjoba!” and before you know it, someone is pouring you a glass of amber Saperavi and raising a toast to your arrival. Something in your shoulders drops before you’ve even reached your first café.
Inside this book you'll find honest, up-to-date information on:
- Visa pathways, residency rules, and long-term legal setup
- Realistic monthly budgets and cost-of-living breakdowns
- Where to actually live — neighborhoods, regions, and housing strategy
- Work infrastructure, internet reliability, coworking, and power backups
- Banking, taxes, utilities, healthcare, and daily logistics
- Daily life, food culture, language tips, safety, and seasonal realities
- Community building, cultural integration, and slow-living experiences
- Common challenges and how to navigate them honestly
Written by someone who has actually lived the slowmad rhythm, this is not a glossy travel guide. It's a no-nonsense, encouraging manual for people who want to stay long enough for a place to matter.
If you're ready to slow down without disappearing, Georgia is waiting.