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Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

I work for the US federal government and am being sent to the ROG as an English Instructor. I will be staying in the 'Betsy Hotel' for three months. I was curious if anyone was familiar with this hotel and its quality? I also wondered about internet service and its reliability. Finally, concerning laundry/drycleaning services, where are these available and are the costs prohibitive?

That's enough for now. If anyone actually is living there at the moment, I'd like to make PM contact.

Thanks,

Sadebugo
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/

jonniboy · Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:32 pm Post subject:

Haven't stayed myself but on tripadvisor it's the number 1 hotel in Tbilisi so you should be fine.

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g294195-d618720-Reviews-Betsy_s_Hotel-Tbilisi.html

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

Thanks so much! I'll be sure to read that review.

Sadebugo
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/

maruss · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 1145 Location: Cyprus

This is of course an excellent place to stay,especially if it's on the firmns expenses,but the idea of going to Georgia under present circumstances would make me think twice....
This unfortunate country has had a lot of ups and downs and has been economically and politically unstable since the civil war in the early 1990's.
Relations with Russia are still tense and their troops were within 30 miles from Tbilisi last summer,while internally there are continuous protests against Saakashvilis government.There is still speculation that Russia is planning further military action in the area in the near future and the best advice would probably to keep yourself updated on how things develop before making a decision to go there.

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

Thanks for the advice. I'll keep up with what's happening.

Sadebugo
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/

Velocipedaler · Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Earth

@ Maruss - Check out this guy's blog. I think he can handle himself. How many of us wear a bullet-proof vest to class?

@ Sadebugo - How did you get started teaching for the Fed? Edit: Nevermind, I just found some other forum posts in which you answered this question. Very cool!

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

cks · Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 144

Thanks for the advice Red and Black and Sadebugo.

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

haqiqah · Joined: 04 Sep 2009 Posts: 15

Hi,

So, Georgia is a great country. Great food. Very hospitable people. Beautiful landscape. Seems safer than half the other countries I've been to; just watch it when you go hiking alone in Svaneti or Kazbegi. Other than that you should be fine.

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

cks · Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 144

It is good to see you are enjoying the country so far. I might not be able to work and will just enjoy the city for a bit. And as always, can offer any advice on the Czech Republic. I hope to meet up with you Sagebugo and again, thanks for your earlier PM's Red and White.

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

ThaneKerner · Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 139

That sounds like a good gig to get. How does one land such a job?

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524