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 [[File:Georgia.jpeg|thumb|250px| Hitchhiking in Georgia.]]'''Georgia''' is a country in [[Western Asia]], that borders [[Turkey]], [[Armenia]], [[Azerbaijan]] and [[Russia]]. Two part of Georgia in the North, [[Abkhazia]] and [[South Ossetia]] are ''de-facto '' independent countries though scarcely recognized statesfew nations recognize their independence.

Spots are very easy to find, just head in the right direction and you will find a suitable place to stand. Sometimes if luck isn't on your side though and you may have to wait for a while and the only cars who will stop for you are "''marshrutkas" '' (micro busesmicrobuses) which expect payment. But remain patient! Eventually someone will stop for you.Despite of the most European countries, usually still no one cares about hitching on highways, so it's not a problem to find a spot.Few people over forty speak English but can speak Russian. People in their twenties and younger are able to speak more English at least in the bigger cities. In villages even youngsters might only speak Georgian but in the last couple of years many young people from English-speaking countries are being sent to the villages to teach English. A few phrases of Russian will be handy or with a little extra effort people will be amazed if you know some Georgian. == Getting in ==Citizens of EU, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries don't need a visa to enter and stay in the territory of Georgia for 360 days.;via TurkeyWhen arriving from the west, your likely point of entry to the country will be [[Sarp-Sarpi border crossing]] with [[Turkey]] on the Black Sea coast. That border crossing has steady traffic and it's possible to cross the border on foot.* There is another crossing a bit further east, from Türkgözü to the village of Vale and on to [[Akhaltsikhe]]. Although the Turkish border road is large and in good quality, the road from the border to Akhaltsikhe is a really bad dirt-road. We wouldn't recommend this crossing unless you prefer more adventure, but the police there are very friendly and will help you get a ride or find a place to stay if it's getting late.;via ArmeniaIf you are going to [[Armenia]] you have to cross Sadakhlo border, it's possible to walk over the checkpoint and the border police are nice.;via [[Russia]]Since July 2011 it is also possible to cross the border to/from Russia for all citizens at the [[Verkhny Lars-Darial Gorge border crossing]].;via [[Abkhazia]]Foreigners with a valid Entry Permit can enter [[Abkhazia]] from Georgia, but have to return to Georgia. Travelling from Russia through Abkhazia towards Georgia is impossible, as you'll then be regarded as having illegally entered Georgia. == Sleeping == Pitching a tent is a normal thing for the local people, forbidden only in city centres and near ruins.  As usual in the former Soviet Union, it is possible to rent private rooms from local people. In any city or small town one need only go into a shop or small restaurant and ask if someone has a room. Prices start from around 10 lari, and sometimes tea and even dinner is included. Georgians are very hospitable people. When hitchhiking in the evening or at night, there is a high chance of your driver inviting you to stay at his home.

== Food ==ItUnlike most European countries, usually no one cares if you hitchhike directly on highways, so it's hard to be hungry in Georgia. There's easy not a problem to find delicious and very cheap food in every city, in small villages you will be often invited to eat with localsa spot.

== Climate ==Summer can be pretty hot Older generations speak Russian as a foreign language, but people in their twenties and younger are able to speak more English, at least in the bigger cities. In villages even youngsters might only speak Georgian but in Georgia with temperatures around 35°-40°C so you'll need a lot the last couple of water and shelter years many young people from English-speaking countries have been sent to the sunvillages to teach English. Water is easy to find and in fact most Georgians use tap waterA few phrases of Russian will be handy or with a little extra effort people will be amazed if you know some Georgian.

Winter The Georgian hospitality is quite cold incredible and snowy, especially the north parts.  == Using police cars ==In Georgia most remarkable experience in this country but sometimes also a small risk as it is possible can become a little bit pushing from time to "hitchhike" with [[police]] carstime. Due Refusing alcohol can be offending for some people (if there is another person next to the country's desire to become more European, a major reform of driver in the police was undertaken, affecting also car the way chances are very high that the police work famous national drink chacha is offered to you) and deal with people. You should not if you are vegetarian, there could be afraid of asking policeman for information or helpa similar problem. Most probably they will help If you and even more. The police provide 're traveling as a special type of service - they can deliver you couple, try not to the address you are asking - for be too affectionate in public places, as some people who are in a position to extremely conservative and can be harmed or injuredoffended by this, for example when you are a foreigner and traveling alone in Georgia. They can bring you drunk guys may try to the address fight you name or (this happened to one hitchhiker after kissing his girlfriend on a hotel. Keep in mind that you will have to fill out and sign a form. It is recommended to use this service in the evenings and nightsmarshrutka).

== Regions Border Crossings ==* [[Abkhazia]]* === To [[AdjaraTurkey]]===* There are three open border crossings between turkey and Georgia. The faster and easier for hitchhike is the one close to [[GuriaBatumi]]. It can be very convenient for you even if you are going or coming from south east of Turkey. * [[Imereti]]* [[Kakheti]]== Using police cars ==* In Georgia it is possible to "hitchhike" with [[Kartlipolice]]cars. Due to the country's desire to become more European, a major reform of the police was undertaken, affecting also the way the police work and deal with people. You should not be afraid of asking policeman for information or help. Most probably they will help you and even more. You may not even need to ask, as it's not uncommon for police cars in Georgia to pick up hitchhikers, and then pull over other cars or trucks on the road to find a ride going straight to your destination. * [[Khevi]] * [[Khevsureti]]The police also provide a special type of service - they can deliver you to the address you are asking - for people who are in a position to be harmed or injured, for example when you are a foreigner and traveling alone in Georgia. They can bring you to the address you name or to a hotel. Keep in mind that you will have to fill out and sign a form. It is recommended to use this service in the evenings and nights.* [[Kvemo Kartli]]* [[Pshavi]]* [[Racha]]* [[Samegrelo]]* [[Samtskhe-Javakheti]]* [[Svaneti]]==Resources==* [[South Ossetia]]{{nomadwiki}}* [[Tusheti]]