The Guardian Includes Tbilisi in Hotlist Destinations for 2018

The UK’s Guardian named Tbilisi among the 40 ‘most fabulous’ destinations around the world to try out in 2018. Also making the top 40 are Akureyri, Iceland, Palermo, Italy, Leeuwarden- Friesland, Netherlands, Moscow, Russia, Flandres, Belgium, Paris, France and Valletta, Malta. The article describes Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, by saying “the city’s contemporary culture is making its mark, earning the city a reputation as an edgy party destination,” noting that “the foodie revolution in Tbilisi started in 2011, when Meriko Gubeladze, young Georgian chef, opened her fusion restaurant Shavi Lomi.” 

“The nightlife scene features major techno clubs Bassiani and Khidi (which both opened in recent years), as well as LGBT-friendly Café Gallery and Success Bar, together with new galleries, such as Project ArtBeat, which opened in 2017, all of which are adding to the growing number of spaces that offer a platform to young Georgian artists”, the article says, also mentioning Fabrika hostel “combining an industrial chic look with a huge courtyard surrounded by independent bars and shops”. 

“Last year, Georgian Airlines started direct flights from Gatwick, and though they’re not the most convenient connections (flying through the night on Wednesday or Saturday), it still halves the journey time to this dynamic city”, the article suggests. 

Read the full article here https://www.theguardian.com/travel/ng-interactive/2018/jan/06/where-to-go-on-holiday-in-2018-the-hotlist

By Nino Gugunishvili