Hello, I am currently in Tbilisi, Georgia. Here, I can't understand any of the Georgian writing. All the letters are curly and look quite similar. Georgia was once famous for its very low cost of living, so many people used to come here for long stays. By the way, Koreans can stay in Georgia without a visa for about 12 months, or one year. Even if I want to see what this means, I can't use Google Translate effectively. In the past, it was known for being quite cheap, and many compared it to Southeast Asia, saying it was a European country cheaper than Southeast Asia. However, now the prices have significantly increased. Since the Russia-Ukraine war, prices have skyrocketed. The cost of living has risen globally, and here in Georgia, which has strong ties with Russia, it has been particularly affected by the war.

I received information that many people fleeing from Russia brought a significant amount of dollars with them. The number of refugees alone is about 2.5 million, while the population of Georgia is 3.5 million. So, 2.5 million refugees have entered. As all that dollar influx occurred, the value of the Georgian currency has risen considerably. After the war, trade with other countries was cut off, so Georgia is currently serving as a bridge. Naturally, the flow of goods is passing through Georgia, and as a result, Georgia's economy has experienced an unprecedented boom following the Russia-Ukraine war. Originally, Georgia was very eager to join the EU and NATO, just like Ukraine, and the citizens clearly desire this. In December 2023, Georgia became a candidate country for the European Union. However, it has not yet officially...

Membership has not been completed. There is a reason for a flag everywhere. The boss seems to be sleeping. Wow, I definitely feel like I've come to Europe. The religion changes, right? I traveled in an Islamic country and now I've come to Christianity. Ah, Christianity, which we commonly know as Christianity, is a bit different from Protestantism and Catholicism. It is called the Georgian Orthodox Church. I don’t know much about religion, but I hear it is a bit more conservative than general churches. Is there smoke coming out? Yes, while rambling on, I’ve walked all the way to Old City. This person looks a bit like a Korean; it's a Korean model. Here in Georgia, there are many stray dogs. They say they have been cared for, but you still need to be careful. I've heard there are quite a few people who have been bitten by stray dogs. How cute! The watermelon is about three times more expensive compared to Central Asia.

It's really disappointing that I can no longer eat fruits from Central Asia. There are a few exchange offices here in Old Town, but the exchange rates listed here aren't much different from those at the airport. In fact, sometimes the airport rates are even better. When I went to Jersey Airport, I found that the airport rates were more favorable. I've entered the historic market called Meidan Bazaar. It seems to be a very old and historical market. It's a traditional market. Oh, there's a dog here too! There are so many wines. The place where wine is produced, where it was first made, is said to be Georgia. This is wine. Honestly, there's not much to see here. Inside is a bathhouse. The prices aren't particularly cheap, but the atmosphere is nice. Wow, it's very clean here. Water is coming out from here. Oh, it's hot! What's going on? It smells like something...

The hot water is coming out; it's amazing here. I think my wife is currently in the sauna. If you include a sauna and a massage, it easily exceeds 100,000 won. Right now, the weather is hot; it's similar to Korea. It's September now, and it's 33 degrees. I think it would be nice to come in the winter. This church is estimated to have been built around the 6th century. It is right in the center of Tbilisi. There are so many old things here, including this and some other churches you can see. There is also a fortress, and everywhere you go, there are old churches. When you come to Europe, it seems that visiting these churches and architectural sites becomes the main attraction. The Kura River runs through Tbilisi. Its appearance is similar to the Seine in Paris. After walking around for about an hour, I'm very hungry. The locals...

I heard there's a restaurant I often go to, so I'm heading there. I came because I heard the cost performance is good, but they told me not to expect much in terms of service. What should I eat? Wow, I can't recognize anything. Oh, there's English here. I ordered the draft beer and the wine they make here, so I tried both. Wow, it's delicious. The beer is definitely half the price of other places outside. The wine has a fragrance, but the taste is a bit bland. 

I ordered chicken based on Google reviews. Wow, I originally planned to go out and explore a bit more after drinking, but I’m actually more drunk than I thought. I think I need to go home and sleep today. I’ve been in Georgia for a few days, and this scenery feels a bit familiar. It's very peaceful, both the people and the animals. There are many cats and dogs. I learned something I didn't know before: there is a mini-country inside Georgia called Ossetia.

In 2008, there was a war in Georgia over South Ossetia. I’m not exactly sure, but Georgia launched the first attack, and to protect South Ossetia, Russia confirmed peace. The war ended in just five days. Russia simply pushed back the Georgian forces. This was the last war that took place on Georgian soil in 2008, lasting five days. After that, the bridge was named the Bridge of Peace. This Bridge of Peace was constructed in 2010, built by an Italian architect. It symbolizes the hopes of the Georgian people who desire peace. What is most difficult for the citizens is war. I have never experienced war myself, but when I was in the military, there were instances of conflict. Those affected by war should receive compensation from the country, but realistically, that is difficult to achieve.

It was the biggest war in our country, the Korean War. Many veterans who fought in the Korean War are not living well today. I would like to take a moment to share an advertisement. This is my first advertisement. Do you see the Taegukgi? This is a company called Fresh, which supports Korean War veterans. They make key rings, and since this is my first advertisement, it holds a significant meaning for me. I am proud to promote a company that supports veterans. The Korean War not only affected our country but also had an impact on many nations around the world. Many countries participated, including Colombia and India, which are countries I have visited. This is a warm-hearted company that supports veterans from those participating nations. Even now, in Korea, veterans who made great sacrifices during the Korean War are facing difficulties.

You are doing well, even though the reality is that the country is not able to provide sufficient support. In this situation, businesses are sponsoring various things for veterans, such as housing improvements, electronic devices, and food expenses. They have provided eye surgeries for veterans in Ethiopia, gifted electric wheelchairs to veterans in the Philippines, and offered donations to veterans in Thailand while also passing on support to their grandchildren. Through this diverse support, veterans can lead a more prosperous life. 

This is a key ring released by Fresh. There are a total of five models. All of these key rings are meaningful items designed to honor veterans. The writing inside the Taegeukgi is from the flag signed by student soldiers during the Korean War in Gyeongju. It carries significant meaning. It’s simple yet stylish, just like this.

I personally feel that out of the five options, this one is the coolest. While colors can be nice, I think this is even more impressive. There are the simplest models, and there are keychains that prominently display the Taegeukgi. I plan to hang this model on my bag. Nowadays, when I travel, I often wear t-shirts with the Taegeukgi or shirts that say Korea, or clothing that has ROK or Korea Army written on it. Having a meaningful keychain like this one seems like a great idea as well. Since the donations are made in the name of the person who purchased this keychain and are given to veterans, it adds even more significance. They sell not only keychains but also various t-shirts and other items. This initiative from the company aims to provide practical support to veterans.

Hearing that we are providing support, I felt that it would be a great honor for me to do my first advertisement. I hope that through this opportunity, everyone can give practical help to our veterans and express gratitude for their dedication. For more details, I have left a comment pinned, so please take a look. In fact, I have received quite a few advertisement offers in the meantime; it's not a lie. Once my subscriber count surpassed ten thousand, the offers started coming in. However, I have never done an advertisement until now. The reason is that I started my YouTube channel while traveling, and as I continued with YouTube, I gradually gained subscribers. It turned out that I could do more than I initially thought in my travels. Therefore, I hadn't been particularly focused on advertisements until now. I received a contact from such a meaningful company.

I said it was truly an honor to be given this opportunity. When we exchanged words, I mentioned how grateful I was to be part of such a meaningful event. I thought about what kind of advertisements I would want to do in the future. If I were to travel only to Southeast Asia or Central Asia, or what is commonly referred to as developing countries, I could manage it with my current income. However, if I want to explore more countries in the future, I realized that I would need to take on advertising work. Then I thought about what kind of advertisements I would want to do. First, it would be great if they had meaningful significance or were truly good products. Secondly, I would love it if I could collaborate with products that I already use. Those were my two main criteria. Recently, I received an offer from a very meaningful company.

I received a message, and it matches the product I was actually using. What's going on? This is all thanks to the subscribers who watch comfortably. Oh, I’ve been talking for a while, and now I’m thirsty. Ugh, it’s not coming out. I’m getting hungry now, so I’m going to start heading to eat. I hope peace comes to our country as I pass through the Bridge of Peace. I’m going back to the restaurant I visited last time because I was a bit disappointed with what I had. I want to try it again. Among the foods in Georgia, there’s a dish called khachapuri. It’s a type of bread filled with cheese. I need to try that. Oh, why are there so many? It’s khachapuri. Oh, today is a khachapuri day. I didn’t expect this, but I’m going to the place I visited last time, which was a cost-effective spot listed on Naver. This is a place I recommend. I’ve been here for a few days.

I've been here two or three times. The beer is half the price of regular stores, and the food is about 10% cheaper. They usually have live music here, and the sound echoes a lot because it's a cave, so the acoustics are really good. The bread with cheese is amazing, and you can see the national dish, khinkali. You dip it in the sauce here. I tried white wine here, and oh, I feel so full. It's saltier than I expected, but it's delicious. Oh, it's so cute! I waited about 20 minutes to buy this. I got an iced coffee and a donut for about 2,500 won. There's a lot of sugar sprinkled on it, and the coffee tastes like the coffee milk we have in Korea. Wow, the chili is really big! There's a big sturgeon here. Since today is Sunday, it seems like not all the market stalls are open. I'm planning to stay in Georgia for about three weeks, but for those three weeks, I'll be in Tbilisi.

I plan to visit a total of five places: Tushati, Kazbegi, Mestia, and Batumi. I've already explored Tbilisi, but there's not much time left. This is because Tushati, Kazbegi, and Mestia are all trekking destinations, and I need to go far into the mountains. So, I think this trip to Georgia will be quite intense with a lot of movement. The first stop is a place called Tushati, which I was recommended by a friend, the Duke of Bermo. He mentioned that there aren't many foreigners there; it's a spot mainly visited by locals, so it hasn't been overly commercialized. I will also pass through the Albano Pass, which is known to be the highest and most dangerous in Europe. From the next video onward, I will be sharing trekking footage. I'm hungry, so I want to introduce one more local restaurant. Tourist spots are easy to find online.

It comes out quickly. Just by looking at Google Maps, famous restaurants are marked clearly. There are probably some people curious about local eateries. For women like me, these local spots are really important because we want to try a variety of foods at reasonable prices. The place I'm heading to is said to be very popular, but it's a bit earlier than dinner time right now. I hope there's no waiting. Is this the place? Oh yes, it’s delicious! Thank you! Are you TR or... how do I say it in Korean? Oh, you speak Korean? Really? Nice to meet you! Thank you! By the way, what’s good here? Oh, is it the eggplant dish? Oh, okay, I understand. Thank you! I’ll wait for it. Oh, there was a seat! Wow, they said there were no good seats. Oh, okay, okay. It seems like they want us to eat quickly and leave.

The prices here are cheaper than the last place I visited. I think I should order three menu items. This is the cheapest among the places I've been to. Oh, I like it. It's a restaurant. Every time I go to a restaurant, I always have one beer and one wine. Maybe it's because I mix them together that I end up getting drunk. This is kharcho soup, the most basic soup. It originates from Georgia. Here, they use walnuts, and this dish is famous for its eggplant. It’s delicious, but if you remove the cilantro, it tastes like beef from our country. Georgia has a lot of eggplant dishes. Even people who dislike eggplant will likely enjoy it here. The eggplant is generously filled with walnut sauce. It’s all chopped up. It comes out really quickly, so I need to eat fast and leave. This is pork barbecue, and when Koreans think of pork, they don’t usually think of large portions. You have to order at least two, even if you come alone. This isn’t just the case here; it’s the same at all the places.

I really ate quickly. Okay, that was a good meal. It was almost like a cafeteria where you eat at super speed. Should I have an ice cream? Oh, it's a bit expensive; this is 5,000 won. Gelato is delicious. Starting tomorrow, I plan to go trekking continuously. So, I bought a band. In this video, I took a good look around. Well, I'll end today's video here and will see you in the next video about trekking. Adios!

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🇬🇪 [1] 물가폭등한 조지아, 러시아-우크라이나 전쟁 이후 경제 급성장한 최대 수혜 국가