4×4 traffic has resumed from km 12 to km 72 on the Pshaveli–Abano–Omalo road; regular cars remain barred past Lechuri.
October 2026
Georgia’s Roads Department closed the Pshaveli–Abano–Omalo road from km22 to km72 on October 4, citing snow and ice on Abano Pass.
A practical guide to currency, cash, cards, exchange rates and tipping customs for visitors to Georgia.
How to get from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to the centre by bus, app taxi or train, with notes on Kutaisi and Batumi airports.
A practical guide to reaching Kazbegi from Tbilisi: marshrutka, taxi or rental car, the sights on the Georgian Military Highway, and what to do once there.
A month-by-month guide to Georgia’s weather, open roads, festivals and crowd levels to help plan the best trip.
A practical guide to buying a SIM or eSIM in Georgia: operators, coverage, prices in GEL, and top-up options for visitors.
Comparing train, bus, flight and driving options between Tbilisi and Batumi, with routes, stops and booking tips.
Practical 5, 7 and 10-day Georgia itineraries covering Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Kakheti, Kutaisi and Svaneti, with realistic driving times.
A practical, level-headed safety briefing for visitors to Georgia: crime, roads, mountains, breakaway regions, insurance rules and more.
Kenya’s fenced rhino sanctuary still delivers black and white rhinos daily, but rising water levels have pushed the great flamingo spectacle north to Lake Bogoria.
Who enters Georgia without a visa and for how long, who needs an e-Visa, what the border officer checks, which crossings are open and what you can bring through customs. Checked against the MFA consular service.
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