Travel Photo Report

The main means of transport in Georgia so far is so called marshrutka, a minibus. They are usually old and shattered. Drivers are grim and swearing.

We took these minibuses all everywhere in Georgia: along the black coast, then to Kutaisi, survived 6-hour ride from Kutaisi to Svaneti on bad roads, as well as challenging ride from Tbilisi to Kazbegi and back.

Trains are very old and slow. Only once we tool a train from Borjomi to Tbilisi. It cost 2Lari for 4 hours vs. minibus – 8Lari for 2,5hours.

The map where we went in Georgia:

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Some tips:

• Come to marshrutka early to make sure you get a seat, or ask your guest house owner if he/she knows minibus driver’s number and can book a seat for you
• Some places you pay to driver, some to a old lady or at a cash desk; check other options before paying to a driver, they tend to overcharge
• Prepare your backpack for wet or rainy weather as it might be travelling on roof

Some ticket prices:

• Kutaisi – Mestia: 20Lari, 5-6 hours
• Mestia – Zugdidi: 15Lar, 3 hours
• Zugdidi – Borjomi: 15Lari, 3-4 hours
• Borjomi – Tbilisi: 8Lari, 2,5 hours
• Tbilisi – Kazbegi: 10Lari, 2,5 hours

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