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The Georgian hospitality is incredible and the most remarkable experience in this country but sometimes also a small risk as it can become a little bit pushing from time to time. Refusing alcohol can be offending for some people (if there is another person next to the driver in the car the chances are very high that the famous national drink chacha is offered to you) and if you are vegetarian, there could be a similar problem. If you're traveling as a couple, try not to be too affectionate in public places, as some people are extremely conservative and can be offended by this, and drunk guys may try to fight you (this happened to one hitchhiker after kissing his girlfriend on a marshrutka).
== Cities ==
* [[Vale]]
* [[Zugdidi]]
== Border Crossings ==
=== To [[Turkey]] ===
There are three open border crossings between turkey and Georgia. The faster and easier for hitchhike is the one close to [[Batumi]]. It can be very convenient for you even if you are going or coming from south east of Turkey.
== Using police cars ==
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.
== Personal Experience ==
Hitchhikernick - hitchhiked here for 10 days in July 2018. Entered from Turkey and camped at Batumi as was getting late and started drizzling. only problem was there were so many bats flying around under bridge, i had to leave and go and luy on beach to avoid getting bitten. i then hitched up to Mestia to see the beautiful brick towers. from there onwards to Kutaisi where upon leaving the town to hitch to Tibilisi, i was set on by 4 dogs and the little one bit the back of my leg. i turned around and went to dodgy old hospital where i got rabies shot for 20usd, and got my next a week later in tibilisi for 5usd. From there i hitched to Armenia border. average waiting time 30 minutes. most vehicles were cars
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