I visited the birthplace of wine; it is the most underrated country in Europe
A travel vlogger has shared the country they consider the ‘most underrated country in Europe’.
She started the video by saying: ‘This is the most underrated country in Europe. It’s super affordable from the west and I honestly don’t understand why more westerners don’t come here.’
On her TikTok account @haleyandzach_, Haley added: ‘There’s beautiful architecture, monasteries, churches and castles.
‘It’s the birthplace of wine and the food is absolutely delicious, so make sure you do [the city] on your bucket list’.
Users in the comments criticized the vlogger for her apparent lack of geographical knowledge, even though she was right when she referred to Georgia as a European country since it is located in Eurasia.
A wide selection of Georgian wines are available to try from various retailers
The city in question is Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, which is located in both Europe and Asia. In the photo: the traditional Georgian dish Khachapuri, a pizza with cheese and eggs
The country in question is Georgia, which is located in both Europe and Asia.
Users in the comments questioned the vlogger for her perceived lack of geographical knowledge, even though she was right when she referred to Georgia as a European country since it is in Eurasia.
One user commented: ‘As someone from Europe we were never taught that Georgia was part of Europe.’
A second wondered: ‘Is Georgia in Europe?’
A third wrote: ‘Heard so many good things about Georgia it’s definitely on the bucket list.’
The official website of the Embassy of Georgia states the following about the country’s geography: ‘Georgia is located in the Eastern European region of the South Caucasus. It has a border with Azerbaijan in the southeast, with Armenia and Turkey in the south, and with Russia in the north.
‘The western part of Georgia borders the Black Sea, which physically connects Georgia to the European Union.’
Other users were shocked to discover that wine originated in Georgia, as they wrote: ‘Birthplace of wine????? haahahahahah God Dionysus came from Georgia??’
One response confirming the birthplace of wine read: “Yes. Armenians brought wine to the Mediterranean. In fact, they are a few thousand years older than the Greeks.
The country is considered the birthplace of wine, as archaeologists were able to trace the world’s first known wine creation to the people of the South Caucasus, all the way back to 6000 BC.
Residents of Georgia at the time discovered that grape juice could be turned into wine by burying it underground during the winter months. National Geographic.
Being the oldest wine producer, Georgia naturally offers a wide variety, the most notable being the different variations of the country’s Saperavi grape.
This grape gives off aromas of autumn berries, ripe dark fruit, cassis and spices, with hints of leather, licorice, chocolate and coffee, according to Bag wine.
During her visit to Georgia, you can also catch Haley trying another of the country’s signature dishes, khinkali, a soup dumpling delicately folded to make an easy snack.
A downside for British travelers could be the fact that direct flights to Tbilisi are currently unavailable from Britain, forcing holidaymakers to stop elsewhere, which you could do in Istanbul. In the photo: a panoramic view of Tbilisi at sunset
According to current data from flight comparison website Skyscanner, return flights from London to Tbilisi are available from £174. Pictured: A general view of Tbilisi’s Holy Trinity Cathedral
Attractions in Tbilisi include the towering Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Bridge of Peace, with local dishes such as Khachapuri – a cheese and egg pizza – proving to be a popular hit with tourists.
During her visit to Georgia, you can also catch Haley trying another of the country’s signature dishes, khinkali, a soup dumpling that is delicately folded to create easy appetizers.
One of the best places to consume these soup dumplings are sakhinkles (khinkali houses) in Pasanauri, a village 80 kilometers north of Tbilisi, where wild mountain herbs accentuate the flavor of the filling.
Khinklis Sakhli is also a popular place among locals in the capital of Tbilisi.
A downside for British travelers could be the fact that direct flights to Tbilisi are currently unavailable from Britain, forcing holidaymakers to stop elsewhere, which you could do in Istanbul.
According to current data from flight comparison website Skyscanner, return flights from London to Tbilisi are available from £174.