The long history of Georgia lends itself well to tourism, with many sights of the country that was and how it formed the country that is today. As well as the older sights are the newer attractions for those wanting a bit more excitement, with a resurgence in the caf&eactute; and bar culture in the country, along with nightclubs and all manner of performances for any audience, including the possibility of seeing the world-renowned Georgian National Dance Troupe.

The capital Tbilisi is home to many sights and sounds with the warm, cosmopolitan city lying in a valley with hills all around on the banks of the River Mtkvari. Full of red roofs and stone houses, the winding streets contain a number of treats for visitors, with the Sioni Cathedral Church (built in the 5th century), the Georgian State Museum, Narikala Fortress or the numerous theatres such as Paliashvili Opera House on Rustaveli Avenue all up for perusal. The beautiful city has a Mediterranean feel to things and offers a great deal of entertainment and culture for all who pay it a visit.

There are numerous other towns and areas of interest through the country, such as the sub-tropical coast town of Batumi located in the Southwest. Mtskheta, near Tbilisi, is a town that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to many great sights. The town of Gori is an illuminating visit, as it contains the last remaining public statue of Stalin in a former USSR nation – the town is the birthplace of the former ruler and the people still hail him as a hero, despite the terrible legacy he left with the world. There are countless other towns and villages all offering their own individual styles and sights from the cultural melting pot of Georgia, as well as a number of excursions and day trips available for tourists.

It should also be noted – anyone visiting Georgia simply has to try local cuisine. It is certainly deserving of its reputation.