BATUMI | The Las Vegas of Georgia on the Black Sea

Exploring Batumi, the second-largest city of Georgia and a holiday destination on the Black Sea.
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BATUMI | The Las Vegas of Georgia on the Black Sea

[@dj6700]

I am an American ex-pat living here in Batumi. Too bad you only saw the new weird Las Vegas lookalike part of town that still isn't finished. You missed 3/4 of the town - the old city is fantastic here. Make another trip and I'll show you around.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah I just had one day there to catch a flight and didn't get out too much. Next time I'll have to see more.

[@bababooey2433]

David Langellotti hey I’m from Ny considering living in batumi what are the pros and cons? Would you consider 800 a month enough for monthly living expenses?

[@gandulfnopls7834]

@@bababooey2433 both $ and £ yes

[@keeponsearchingearth1543]

David Langellotti Hello David. I am a Canadian and planning on buying a property in Batumi within the next 18-24 months. Possibly I can get in touch with you sometime as I’m very interested in finding out the basics of moving to a new city and country such as finding a family doctor/ dentist, a good lawyer/ attorney, where to shop for furniture and groceries etc. I’d even pay to hire someone as a bit of a tour guide. Cheers and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@wnose]

What's the wifi like (e.g. speedtest.net) and is it always reliable? Is there any censorship?

[@khatiabuskivadze5890]

I love Batumi. The perfect place to entertain yourself. Visit Georgia !

[@donstravelsandrants.]

I love the modern architecture. Great potential, providing they don't over do it.

[@roykeen5188]

This place WAS a surprise , thanks to Gabe its must visit especially in off season

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Thanks for being our tour guide for Georgia! I’ll bookmark your videos for when we start vlogging around Georgia 🇬🇪👌

[@Andrij_Kozak]

Batumi is already a tourist hotspot. People from Russia,Iran,Azerbaijan,Turkey,Israel,Armenia,Ukraine, UAE and EU countries make vacation there.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Correct. And it's getting more popular and well-known.

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Many people still don’t really know of Georgia though

[@Andrij_Kozak]

@@MillennialTravelConfessions these are ignorant people. I was in Georgia in June and I can only recommend to travel there. The best time between May - October.

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

A S I think it’s just now well advertised in many countries but Gabriel might just change that lol

[@jeffkuroda7461]

Gabriel Traveler hey gabriel I really like your videos a lot. Are you going to travel to Tunisia and Algeria?

[@shinomar]

More of Georgia plzzzz keeps getting better😁✌️

[@arman4440]

I opened this video to decide where to go today and just realised we are in the same building

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Ha, funny. This was a year ago so I'm not there anymore. Enjoy Batumi.

[@justlivinglife6620]

I really like Georgia from what I am seeing from your videos. It still has that old charm, which I love.

[@willileo2373]

Idk who designed this beautiful city but they’re absolutely unique!

[@Jessicatx956]

Batumi seems beautiful, awesome video

[@jaydeeslim]

Wish I could go there one day. Love Georgia 🇬🇪 from Poland 🇵🇱

[@marinabassi3767]

Wow, Gabe, Georgia is definitely a very special country, combining soo many points of interest and contradictions, to be seen in all the different places you showed... Your unique way of feeling places definitely made me wish to visit it in one day👍👍, thanks for that !

[@robloxgirl3895]

My father builded the three twins (buildings) 😊

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

HEY GABRIEL, ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO, I'M LOVING IT. I'M REALLY ENJOYING WATCHING YOU GO AROUND THE WORLD AND TAKING US WITH YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, thanks Brock, glad you're enjoying the adventures. Lots more coming. New video from a new country finished, will post it tomorrow.

[@batumiforeignlook436]

Thank you for a such nice video! Georgia is an amazing country and Batumi is one of the best part of it!

[@ak11472]

...And also, just in few more other details about Georgians (as from historian by education). Georgians in Caucasus, Etruscans in Italy, Corsicans in Corsica, Picts in Britain, Spanish Iberians in Spain and other Iberian/ Celtic peoples of Europe have same ethno, ethnic origin and represent Iberian race, Iberian, Ibero/ Celtic peoples of Europe, this is why all these listed peoples ( together with the originality of each of these peoples) also have similarities, identical in the different forms of culture, in folk music, dance, in ancient architectural style and so on. Also Georgians cultures of different historical times, periods are European ( together with their original Georgian cultures, influences with different European cultures, beginning from ancient times, influences with ancient Greek civilizations/ cultures, with Roman cultures, later with Byzantium culture, Catholic Europe and other European cultures during the history of Georgians, Georgia.), and of course all these historical things proven historically/ scientifically by World's, European (including Georgian) historians/ scientists, and this is why Georgians European/ Western way is absolutely naturally and historically right way to returning to their European roots, which means to returning their true Georgian roots in this South- Eastern, Caucasus region, where Georgia itself is located, and this is how the vast majority of Georgians consider themselves and their country. Sincerely, Alex.

[@user-ls3gf6wy4f]

From Batumi

[@davitgurjiani3043]

What?Las Vegas of Georgia...Cmon bro...A couple of turkish casinos - not even 1\1000 from Las Vegas...But town is sweet...Very comfy!People -great !food superb!Surroundings -awesome!!!Subtropical climate...

[@tomiesto240]

I can confirm that is a fantastic place to experience a pandemic. Cheap, safe, and great weather.

[@comrade916]

Georgia was an up and coming country in the Balkan region. Since 2017 foreign investment is down approximately 40%.. The economy has stalled a bit in Georgia.. A lot of investment was committed in the Batumi area. It has yet to make a financial profit..

[@ricardorodriguesrr18]

It's still has a lot of room to grow given that economic freedom will continue to thrive growth over the time so it's just a matter of time

[@BangladeshBibliography]

Wonderful place

[@davidfindley1588]

"Ooooo swanky" lol, Good vid. keep em coming

[@marafarnham595]

Oh my Gabriel! Beautiful buildings ❤ food also yummy 😊 thank you! See you in the next video!

[@gebe6560]

Going to Georgia and not visiting mountain regions or taking wine tours is like going to Caribbean countries to explore just food and never visit and never heard about beautiful beaches there.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

True.

[@SurfandTurfTravel]

We looove Georgia so much !! People, food, landscape are incredible !!! Batumi has the best Hachapuri!! If u know what I mean ! Niiice vlog btw guys!

[@theantichrist6524]

Glad that you finally got a brake and scored a nice room for next to nothing that was a huge score

[@patrickmaillet9594]

the Soupe and the Chicken with sauce looks good !! and the studio APT for 17$ a nigth and is very well decorated ,

[@millvee1005]

Great video and thanks for educating us on a beautiful city that I didn't even know existed. This diamond city seems hidden from the world.

[@zhenzhongguan7588]

I can’t believe so nice apartment less 20 bulks a night, its landscape is awesome too, love Batumi from China

[@TheGoToFamily]

Room is outstanding, still can't get over the 17$!

[@P1losa]

You really loved that beans, didn't you? Ordered 3rd time already. Also, your pronunciation of food is pretty good.

[@P1losa]

@@user-sn6pj4ok3f Yes. They never put cheese in the dish. You may ask for cheese slices as a seperate side dish

[@costitravel]

I visit Batumi,is a very beautiful town.

[@diyusa6259]

I like batumi georgia 😍😍😍😍

[@gazriley624]

love the hotel you got there! i guess Batumi would look better in the summer though

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah it's definitely a summer destination, it would look a lot more fun with people around.

[@abadplanner1]

Can I suggest you visit Svalbard, Norway. Most Northern populated city in the world. I'm off there on Sunday. Polar night and Aurora... will be minus 26 C next week.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That sounds like just what I'm looking for. I'll check it out!

[@Eemmy66]

Amazing , just in mood for Las Vegas 🥂

[@m-taf731]

Amazing the place stays in business, looked like a ghost town. Guess its off season, but still

[@canadaadventuretours8435]

I Alex, I am so Happy you follow my advise to go Batumi. It is Better that I was thinking and even cheaper. We are still waiting you in Montreal Quebec to go all the way to Newfoundland if you want for Free. Robert

[@GeekStreetTravels]

Awesome vlog - great description of the view. Excellent room for the price! What's the temperature at the moment?

[@nicolaskottis5245]

klick Google, search Batumi, temperature 13 degrees Celcius.

[@Andrij_Kozak]

More like the Dubai of the Black Sea.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That works too, except there are no casinos in Dubai, but there are in Las Vegas and in Batumi.

[@alfsen_3426]

@@-A.D.- Not that I like any of these 2 places, I still prefer this place Batumi over Dubai. Dubai for me cannot ever be compared to any place in the Mediterranean for all the simple reasons out there. Dubai is pompous, but much of the richess you have in any of the countries Spain, Greece, Italy but more sporadically and less confined at one spot. But then you have infinitely more charm/culture/history/picturesque views and atmosphere aside from the fact that the environments especially in Greece and Italy are incredible. So instead of driving out of Dubai into endless desert, you drive into endless variety of natural beauties of almost any kind. But anyway. Just saying!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@Sam Suby At which point did I glorify casinos? All I said was that they have them in Batumi and in Las Vegas, but not in Dubai, which is true. I really don't care about casinos one way or another. I spent a week in Las Vegas last year and didn't spend a single penny gambling at a casino.

[@ak11472]

Hi, just in case, this is not so, the first, Gabriel Traveler showed only a part of this city, and such high building have other European, Western countries, cities, but this does not mean that they look like Dubai, the rest of Batumi is absolutely eastern European-type city, including beautiful buildings, houses, streets and squares, with absolutely European architecture and it is not by chance that Batumi, from the earliest periods, beginning before our era, during the time of the kingdom of Kolkhida (Colchis) was one of the social, cultural centers of the then South-Eastern Europe, the ancient Greek civilization, etc. Even the flag of this Georgian region shows this past history, which is a mix of Georgian and Greek flags. Sincerely,Alex

[@Andrij_Kozak]

@@ak11472 I was in Batumi myself in June. I also stayed in Tbilisi for 4 days back then.

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

One hell of a room! More of an apartment, really. I could live there. Very nice to come home to.

[@scomarty65]

Looks a nice place, but that beach is a disgrace.

[@lauins1]

i think that in summer it would look better

[@Philantrope]

I'd be scared on this balcony ... 👍🤔💕

[@andybell7452]

Hi Gabe, I don't know whether you're going to be making any more videos of Batumi, but the part of town you have shown here has the most ridiculous collection of buildings I have seen anywhere. The old part of the city is pretty nice and has some interesting history.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

This is it for Batumi. I only had one day there so just got a little taste of it.

[@didierdenice7456]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Why the rush always, Gabriel ? What's the point of going in a place where you barely scratch the surface ? Just to say "I have been there" ? Your visit and comments are ALWAYS extremely shallow... You move a lot... and learn very little contrary to what you probably believe. You very much look like you are eternally trying to flee from yourself. Grow up. And take care.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@didierdenice7456 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmHchI2FhbV3epY

[@MrSupernova111]

Damn bro, you've been everywhere! I've been studying geography and look up interesting places for fun. Consistency, I find that you've visited most place I look up. Georgia looks amazing and very cheap. I might need to visit some day. Thanks for the video! Cheers!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah Georgia is super interesting and very cheap. Here are my other videos from there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZewhqiunpp1Y7c

[@MrSupernova111]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos . Thanks!

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, This is a resort town Georgia's version of Las Vegas, I guess what happens in Batumi stays in Batumi.

[@tarkineWild]

$17 a night for that room and view Just shutup and just take my money

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

tarkineWild Haha so worth it!

[@travelvideos]

Certainly you are rocking in Batumi. Seems nice beach holiday destination for off-season travelers like myself. If you are in Kiev, then later on I suggest Lvov as well. Lesser known city in the Eastern Europe, but plenty of interesting sights.

[@AlexeyPavelko]

Nice, welcome to Georgia everybody

[@murderaa_pubgmobile9118]

I'm life in batumi

[@100Livello]

Gabriel, do you remember exactly how fast was the internet speed in there? Thanks a lot!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No, I really don't remember. Not sure if I tried to upload a video from there or not, since I wasn't there very long.

[@100Livello]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Ok, no problem. It would be interesting if you made a speed test in every place. Consider that! Thanks

[@donald288878]

Gabriel showing us his new holiday home, awesome views

[@100Livello]

Wow! I like that place a lot!

[@2ChukBuk]

VERY nice accomodations...my favorite adjective is definitely 'swanky'. ;o)

[@bhardwajaseem84]

awesome place and the mc donalds building was unique. Thumbs up

[@Virsho]

did you just called batumi a town

[@DannyK1992]

4:54 Ukrainian license plate spotted!

[@DannyK1992]

@@Georgian2go I've been to Georgia last August and had a great time ❤️❤️

[@pubbets7290]

Good video man, it looks so deserted though.. kind of eerie

[@pubbets7290]

@@Georgian2go Looks great! I've subscribed. I hope we can meet some day

[@MarkBH70]

That language is fascinating, the characters. Prices seem quite good. Vacation hot spot? Okay. I like the feel, it's not hectic. I'm a laid-back kind of guy--one can skip the gliz and glam for me. I'm interested in the food. $20/night is excellent!

[@keeponsearchingearth1543]

This is a wonderful video and thank you for posting. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@GringoNation]

Was nice getting a glimpse of Batumi, as I'm in Tbilisi and want to explore soon. Cheers, Gabriel!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Right on, are you able to travel around Georgia or is in lockdown?

[@GringoNation]

Gabriel Traveler lockdown and curfew as we are in state of emergency but government is doing an amazing job in containing the virus so they should start opening up soon! Where are you at?

[@warfootagee]

OMG I stayed in the same building as you. lol

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Really? Cool.

[@d.o2854]

I totally want to visit there! Ive been thinking about a inexpensive place to winter, to escape Montana cold, maybe Ive found it!! Thank you for sharing Danyelle

[@SessionGuitarist1]

As usual, great videos Gabriel! Never thought Georgia would be that nice, looks really stunning! Been watching your vids for months in loop and have no intention to stop anytime soon. Any future plans to come to Scotland? Keep the good work! 👍

[@jorgesalini9399]

Hi Gabriel: do you think that this City is more interesting than the capital Tbilisi???

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I can't really say because I didn't explore it properly. Based on what I saw I prefer Tbilisi, but you would have to visit Batumi in the summer when it's more happening to get a real feel for the city.

[@jorgesalini9399]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos thanks a lot Gabriel

[@Swampzoid]

I've very much enjoyed your videos from Georgia. Safe travels to you.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, glad to hear it.

[@sagitaria1185]

Thanks for sharing this video!

[@Moneyaddthenmultiply]

Land of the Golden Fleece...

[@samrez-5530]

I live in the south side of the Black Sea in Turkey Samsun, batumi is near at the Turkish border

[@ak11472]

Just in case, this is not so, the first, Gabriel Traveler showed only a part of this city, and other European, Western countries and cities have such tall buildings, but this does not mean that they are similar to Dubai, but this does not mean that they look like Dubai, the rest of Batumi is absolutely eastern European-type city, including beautiful buildings, houses, streets and squares, with absolutely European architecture and it is not by chance that Batumi, from the earliest periods, beginning before our era, during the time of the kingdom of Kolkhida (Colchis) was one of the social, cultural centers of the then South-Eastern Europe, the ancient Greek civilization, etc. Even the flag of this Georgian region shows this past history, which is a mix of Georgian and Greek flags. As for the Rabat fortress (As for the Arabic origin of the name of this fortress, it is desirable that it be changed to another name, for example, to the same Akhaltsikhe, it is known that this name called as Rabatt, because things happened in the past of history, but to put it mildly, it evokes memories of the invasion of the Arab Empire in Georgia) the fact is that this place was occupied by the Muslim empire for a long time, therefore, one building of the Muslim type in this Fortress, but the rest of this fortress is absolutely Georgian / European type, with the Georgian historical cross flag also over this fortress of Georgia, which is the official state flag of Georgia. Sincerely,Alex

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks for the info.

[@ak11472]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Your welcome, and also wish you good luck, all the best, hope that we can still get out of this Coronavirus situation.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@ak11472 Seriously!

[@stankormy5717]

Wow!

[@aguimars]

Neon lights looks like Miami by night. The price for this huge apartment its awasome deal, cheaper than a bunk bed in a bad hostel in the many big cities around world. Great country for wos are on honeymoon on a tight budget, can make a lot for less :)

[@gebe6560]

you haven't seen old Batumi I guess. there are more interesting things to see there. actually, this city is where Argonauts and Medea met (if you Know that Greek legend), and that cheesy dish with the shape of a ship comes from that region also.

[@carlmunther1840]

Btw. The "weird besked house" I was told is the upside down White house.

[@johnnylawrence8883]

You finished your wine before you started eating! Did you get another glass???

[@JereTravels]

Can’t believe you stayed in the same building as us in Batumi. Different room tho. That’s a nice place to stay! 😀

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Really? Funny. At the same time or you were there at a different time?

[@JereTravels]

That was last year in August. Beach was very busy then too! Hehe

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah I'm sure it's a totally different experience in the summer.

[@nicolaskottis5245]

So, where is better? Georgia USA or Georgia Eurasia?

[@basedpro-ua3470]

Georgia is better

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I've never been to Georgia in the US, other than the Atlanta airport.

[@nicolaskottis5245]

Ofcourse someone has to visit both places to compare..

[@alexlurye1815]

That good looked really Good lol Nice size portion too

[@Yonghing]

Very sweet deal on the room! wow

[@erichoe7802]

wonderful places,

[@lucatoni5310]

17 USD because of fall season, in summer time gonna be around 40-50 Usd

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Exactly.

[@shakhriyarmamedyarov2262]

Really? you didn't mention anything about the recent chess olympiad played in Batumi this year?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I didn't know anything about that. I don't follow chess matches. Good spot for it though.

[@Bonny228]

It look dry af out there, he must be out there early in the Morning

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

pretty neat place!

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

@@Georgian2go I'll follow!

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

@@Georgian2go i can't find your page

[@DmitriyChaikovskiy]

Wow looks gorgeous

[@avneshyadav8289]

Good

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very Beautiful 😍👍

[@PM-ip7pi]

you have to see svaneti during skiing season

[@pavelavietor1]

Hello nice video looking for the next. The McDonald's was cool. Saludos

[@pavelavietor1]

@@Georgian2go hello I will subscribe to your channel. Please subscribe to my. Saludos we will help you grow

[@WewillcollidE1]

how much was that meal there?

[@dr259]

That looks nice

[@twentinq]

Georgia, very tasty place! 👌😍

[@daviddonadze221]

thanks for a nice vlog

[@maxa.8237]

Yessss

[@elb-7979]

Europe❤Georgia

[@arilebon]

The camera work -- when you pan in/out of signs, restaurant menus etc -- may not bother others, could be a tad nauseous.

[@LonskiBig]

....Singapore of Georgia.....

[@LonskiBig]

@Z J ...I can see the efforts and money being pumped in....Those are "Sego" Palms lining that walk- way which grow slowly and are hugely expensive....How does Prague do it ???....With Roman style Coliseum hotels ???.....No...nothing "gimmicky" there...They have a 14th Century clock...A castle/church on a hill...a bridge.....Things stay in an old 500 y/o style really, and cheap...bang for the buck is what draws people.....

[@demetreio]

Go to Batumi Pizza. You'll not regret it.