The Independent: “10 things to do in Tbilisi”

British newspaper The Independent publishes an article about the Georgian capital and says that with direct flights just launched from Gatwick, now is the perfect time to explore Tbilisi.

The article, published on May 22, reads: "What is it about Georgia lately? The country (not the US state) seems primed to be one of the hottest tourist destinations for 2017, as travellers are freshly obsessed with the fashion, the mountain trekking, the architecture, and the good eats.”

The article suggests top 10 tips for what to do in Tbilisi for those who might want to take advantage of the newly launched direct flights to the city.

Learning the etiquette of "khinkali” dumplings is one of the things on the list.

"Georgian dumplings are plump, round pouches filled with minced meat, chopped onion and spices. Pinched closed, you then flip the dumpling over and gingerly bite into its skin, sucking out the hot soup inside before going in for whole bites”, it says.

"Don’t eat the pinched bit; it’s not always cooked through and is used for staff to later count how many were eaten”, it adds.

Another thing recommended by the article is "strip down and suds up”. The article says that the ancient district of Abanotubani in Tbilisi’s old quarter is home to several equally ancient sulphur bathhouses.

"Head underground through brick entrances to pay an attendant for towel and sandal rental, and your choice of communal shower (separate for male and female) or private room with soaking tubs. Add on an exfoliating scrub-down and soapy foam massage for a few pounds more, but be warned that complete nudity is the rule”, it adds.

Do you want to know what the other eight things are that made it on The Independent’s list?

• Read the full article here: www.independent.co.uk