Georgia From Home

Now, when the number of diagnosed covid-19 cases increase worldwide, personal responsibility is the most important step that people can take to protect themselves and others.

Here are the best ideas for how you can discover Georgia from home

1.Virtual tour to Georgian National Museum — Ancient items uncovered in archaeological digs, exhibits of the history of wine making and goldsmithery on Georgia’s historical territory, Oriental collections and more can now be accessed via Georgian National Museum’s virtual tours while you avoid coronavirus risks by staying at home: Archaeological, numismatic and Medieval treasures, Georgian archaeology between the 80th century BCE-4th century CE, Stone Age Georgia, Caucasus biodiversity, Georgian costumes and weapons between the 18th-20th centuries, Exhibition of the Soviet Occupation

2. Make khinkali (Georgian dumplings, delicious dough filled with fresh ingredients- only for real gourmets), Adjarian Khachapuri and other goodneses of Georgian cuisine at home.

3. Planting wine from home — Georgian wine lovers and viticulture followers are able to plant vines from their own homes and select desirable names for them. The service users will be able to carry out winegrowing and vintage process in distance — they will supervise the growing of their own vines and receive harvest in autumn without leaving home.

4. Watch: Tangerines — Nominated for an Oscar for best foreign film, Tangerines is set during the 1992/93 war in Abkhazia. Ivo and Margus live in a quiet valley in rural Georgia until the peace is disturbed by fighting between Georgian soldiers and Chechen mercenaries. Ivo takes in two wounded soldiers from opposite sides of the conflict, and from there the film focuses on themes including the futility of war and the nature of honour. Beautifully shot and excellently acted, this is available to rent via Amazon.

5. Start planning your wedding Day — If you ever dreamed of to say “I Do” with a backdrop of vineyards on rolling hills, breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets at the most beautiful vineyards, its time to start planning. check out swoon-worthy vineyards in Georgia for your wedding day.

6. Read the Book “Tasting Georgia: A Food and Wine Journey in the Caucasus” by Carla Capalbo 🥰👌

At first glance, you might mistake this doorstop of a book for a cookbook. It’s true that it is filled with recipes on Georgian dishes, a cuisine that the world is finally and slowly discovering and loving. But Capalbo’s book is so much more. It’s a history. It’s a travel guide. The work that went into this book is seriously impressive. Spend a few hours with it and you’ll get up feeling like you really learned something about this wonderful country in the Caucus Mountains. And you’ll point yourself to the nearest Georgian restaurant.

6. Play Georgian strategic Board Games — The game is based on historical facts. In 1490, by the end of the 15th century, Georgia was divided into three independent kingdoms — Kartli, Kakheti and Imereti and five autonomous principalities (Samtskhe, Mingrelia, Guria, Abkhazia, and Svaneti). The main goal of the game is to expand the territory of one’s kingdom/ principality. For achieving this goal, it is important to have strong military force, economic stability and diplomatic relations with other kingdoms/principality.

Please stay at home and stay safe, remember, you are responsible not only for your own well-being but for the well-being of those around you.