Batumi, Georgia // City sights, history and Adjarian khachapuri

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I will tell you about Batumi, a city in western Georgia that I recently visited. Batumi is often called "the Las Vegas of the Black sea", because its economy evolves mostly around tourism and gambling. Batumi is developing, new hotels are built here, and it will be interesting to see this city in the nearest future. We will explore the city and learn about the legend of Jason and Argonauts (that actually took place here!) and try the local dish, Adjarian khachapuri.
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@billyjac274 Жыл бұрын

Love you all! True adventurers with unique perspectives, living through crazy times!

@billkurek5576 Жыл бұрын

True adventures… Well said….

@APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the Premiere _and_ the conversation in the LIVE chat (replay available) 💙 Looking forward to more travel diaries from Natasha (and Alena and Dari) 😃

@neilrobinson7965 Жыл бұрын

Your vlogs are the best (sorry Dasha😊). I love the way you take the time to find out historical information on the places you visit and your commentary and point of view adds depth to the vlogs. I also love how you film details that most others miss, I think you have a great eye for aesthetics.

@ObaydaSoud Жыл бұрын

I love your vids Natasha

@evegreenification Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for explaining the statues' significance. I would love to visit Batumi. That was also very interesting about the fish graffiti. Thanks for sharing this video!!

@piccadelly9360 Жыл бұрын

Alena is the philosopher, Dari is a diva and Natasha is the one who holds everyone together 🙂🙃😉

@toddburgess5056 Жыл бұрын

They are a great group of girls, very respectful.

@Hvitserk67 Жыл бұрын

I think that all three are, in their own way, young beautiful and brave ladies. Some of Natasha's observations and views are rather reflective and mature. I'm also unsure if diva is an appropriate term for Dari. I think she has an unmistakable metropolis attitude and in that context she is actually quite down to earth. Incidentally, the collaboration they have works excellently in the videos. The videos are both interesting and educational. It is also interesting to follow the girls on their journey. You can clearly see how Natasha in particular has grown up since her first videos (which were also very good by the way).

@hershellacey9405 Жыл бұрын

The three of them together is unbeatable. More please.

@phantomapprentice6749 Жыл бұрын

Actually Natasha is like the mother of Alena and Dari who are kind of like sisters in a way.

@robertbarr9410 Жыл бұрын

Can't stand Dari, Love Alena and Natasha is OK.

@garysaint-laurent6524 Жыл бұрын

The Botanical Garden was fantastic! And the "Courtyard Marriott" is a USA hotel chain. Looks like a great place to visit!

@pablodelsegundo9502 Жыл бұрын

I had to check their rates. You'd pay more than double there than Natasha & Co. paid for their nice flat. If I ever visit, I'll do what these ladies did and stay away from Marriott.

@Christian-jz3xt Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Glad to see you are still following your heart and traveling

@dichebach Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you are doing well Natasha! Never give up! ADDIT: I laughed, I cried, I was intrigued, informed and entertained! You still have your spark! Batumi looks like a wonderful place for an artist or an author to settle in for inspiration and creativity. Also looks like a promising business prospect for foreign investors.

@toddburgess5056 Жыл бұрын

Natasha, The narration in this video is great, the music you chose to put in the background went perfectly with your camera work. Congratulations on another great vlog of Batumi. I always wondered where that giant metal statue of the man and woman who meld into one was located. Its such an impressive piece of art.

@Jessica_P_Fields Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this vlog Natasha! I've seen Batumi videos from some of your peers, but I think yours is my new favorite! I really liked your discussion about the ancient history of Batumi and showing the Belarusian opposition flag (I hadn't seen it before). As an American, I didn't really know much about Georgia but now I hope to visit some day because it seems really cool. Thank you for sharing with us!

@abarmorrow9533 Жыл бұрын

This is like the ol' Natasha we grew to love and know. Love the way you tour us through places like we could only dream of. Great work, Nat!!! 😁🌷

@me_and_two_cats Жыл бұрын

Yes, Natalia has struggled with her dark side of life and slowly recovering. She is starting to discover herself and find her place in life. 🙂✌

@hu_b Жыл бұрын

The Georgian dogs all seem so friendly.

@0lyge0 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so entertaining, Georgia should hire you to promote the different places to visit. Definitely making me want to go.

@makeuplily Жыл бұрын

Iam just here to increase your watch time and give your video a like because you are awesome! Keep up the great work

@1206anton Жыл бұрын

I liked it.

@lindac3395 Жыл бұрын

A very entertaining and informative video! I live in Southern California in a city called Silverlake., a couple of miles to Hollywood and West Hollywood. There is a very diverse population in these cities. Armenians, Russians, Koreans, Hispanics, African Americans , LGBTQ you name it……it’s here! (Including homeless encampments 🙁) I’ve tried Adjarian Katchapuri on numerous occasions and I must admit it’s a dish that should be shared with others due to the high fat content from the cheese ,butter and egg yolk. Delicious, but hard on the digestive system for me 😵‍💫. I completely understand your reaction to it Natasha. I’ve never tried the Russian coffee drink Bumble, I love coffee! This will be my next taste test before the upcoming weekend is over, thanks for the intro. Batumi has a very interesting vibe to it, small beach town with great art installations, European feel about it and the botanical gardens look gorgeous! Georgia seems like a very beautiful and welcoming country, my biggest complaint - is the abundance of all the homeless dogs and cats roaming its streets. I love animals, more than a lot of people I’ve encountered in my life …oops 🤫🤐! Keep your heart open, film as many travels as you possibly can, know that there are many people in this world who think and feel the same way as you….young and old! All the best Natasha, Alena, & Dari. ☮️❤🏳️‍🌈🙋🏻‍♀️

@TheMilwaukieDan Жыл бұрын

Would o visit??? Yes of course I would. Looks beautiful

@themetabaron8722 Жыл бұрын

You have such a thoughtful, patient and, empathetic way of seeing things.

@mingmiao364 Жыл бұрын

This little town sure deserves more recognition!

@MikeJohnson-ld9rn Жыл бұрын

I loved your tour of the city, and I also love the three of you girls exploring together. Please keep putting out more videos like this for us in the U S., because you are giving us a look into parts of the world that we are not very familiar with.

@stevecenters4506 Жыл бұрын

I very much enjoy looking at the world through your eyes. You are an artist🎨

@PoPphys Жыл бұрын

I’m at work, can’t watch now. Just stopped by to say I love you 💕❤️

@tassie57 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and informative. Keep them coming Natasha

@vickimaddox8711 Жыл бұрын

happy to see you are well. This city is very interesting. I enjoy the rich history.

@curtvona4891 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sunline24 Жыл бұрын

That was very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

@Poparox6592 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again Natasha. Your productions are such wonderful soul food. All the happy dogs simply complete me.

@johnforsyth7987 Жыл бұрын

Natasha, I am glad that you have traveling companions. As a retired history teacher. I appreciate that you include some of the local history of the places that you visit. As a retired pensioner now. I realize that I may like some kinds of food. But that food may not like me. Glad you ladies had a good time. Please stay safe.

@LouisPuentes-jz9qv Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking me along really liked it what a beautiful city and the view were great

@nostalgiainfinity Жыл бұрын

A couple of years ago a popular dutch TV game show did a season in Georgia where contestants had to do all sorts of assignments. I and many others absolutely loved Georgia. Would want to visit one day!

@John-zo4wu Жыл бұрын

Very cool, so many interesting places you show us! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

@katharine5606 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Learned some things about Batumi. Always enjoy your humor. Looking forward to your next upload!

@mathedguy Жыл бұрын

Beautiful vlog; thanks Natasha !

@Tom-vk6ij Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this...nice work! Looks like a great place to visit.

@davdpl1478 Жыл бұрын

Great photography of that interesting area

@MikeOxlong- Жыл бұрын

Gotta admit, that was a cool t-shirt!! 😊 Thanks for the tour Natasha. It was actually enjoyable while being educational! Glad you spent the time to create this…

@darellnewsome4459 Жыл бұрын

I would visit there for sure. Thanks for the great video!

@annafromrussia Жыл бұрын

Hello from not very cold Siberia 😅 +8 today 🌞

@josephjohnson9805 Жыл бұрын

Well hello :)

@brittsterb4087 Жыл бұрын

Hello Anna 😉😊

@kathyforsyth7794 Жыл бұрын

I love botanical gardens. I didn't know eucalyptus trees grew so huge!

@ticanwoneas7850 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 sections from a Murray River red gum which was cut down in 2007. I have counted the tree rings back and got to Federation 1901, First Fleet 1788 and Captain Cook 1770 and that is only about half way to the core.. So it was already a big tree when Cook was a boy. They are 1.2 meters across and from about 4 meters above ground. They shall be coffee tables one day. Also you can see the scars when bush fires have scorched it. They weigh about 200 kilos a piece now that they have dried out.

@Ryzi03 Жыл бұрын

The Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus Regnans) in Southern Australia is the tallest flowering plant in the world and is only beaten by the Californian Redwood for the title of tallest overall tree. Absolutely love going for walks through some of our forests down here!

@benwooding1311 Жыл бұрын

Oh we have some very big trees indeed. Do a quick image search for red tingle trees. :)

@timmmahhhh Жыл бұрын

I was in Sochi April 1989 with my architecture college group. We were supposed to be in Tbilisi but with the unrest there at the time Intourist changed our itinerary. That was a bummer because we were to visit an architect who was a visiting professor back at our university. The images of the pebble beach in Batumi very much reminded me of Sochi.

@kingdomofgeorgia1751 Жыл бұрын

Because Sochi was a part of Georgia. Russia annexed it in 1921.

@solconcordia4315 Жыл бұрын

Russia's invasion of Ukraine makes Sochi's fortune sink and Batumi's fortune rise. Batumi can become a resort town such as what Switzerland in the earlier days of peace became after British travel writer had written about it. Natasha may be doing a similar thing for Batumi right now. Moldova used to be a great vacationland for Russians during Soviet times but it degraded a lot due to Russia's becoming much poorer. Batumi probably has better scenery than Moldova because of the presence of the sea and fairly tall mountains. I wonder whether there's already a casino called the "Golden Fleece" to fleece the gambling sheep. 😅 Natasha may be able to work as a marketer for so many highrise buildings in Batumi. Alena knows her coffees well so Starsucks or Jumping Fish Cafe can work. 😊 Coffee is a very widely traded commodity with global demand, especially for the mental workers.

@maxibon7556 Жыл бұрын

@@kingdomofgeorgia1751 Russia saved Georgia. Whole Georgias existence belongs to Russia. Problem is: Russia doesnt want it.

@kingdomofgeorgia1751 Жыл бұрын

@@solconcordia4315 That's true! Anywhere Russians annex the place, it becomes a third world country. Not just Sochi, but the same thing is in Abkhazia. Russia annexed Sochi from Georgia in 1921, now the Kremlin wants Abkhazia and so called South Ossetia. Georgia always was a tourist desination place for Russians, Polish, Germans, Scandinavians, etc. during the Soviet era. Especially in Abkhazia, the Kremlin people had villas and special hotels in Abkhazia. That's one of the factors Russia is trying to annex the region.

@solconcordia4315 Жыл бұрын

@@kingdomofgeorgia1751 Russia doesn't seem to get this point. When Russia behaved as agent orange defoliant, keeping its hands clasped behind its back was a great and effective management skill. China got that correctly after the riots and bombings of 1967 in Hong Kong. It gave Hong Kong assurance of [political] stability until its returning to China in 1997. All investors like less uncertainty and more profit certainty. Language was an important factor for trade so China's promoting English and trading through Hong Kong made Hong Kong prosper greatly. Also Ireland grew a lot economically after the Good Friday peace accord. Russia doesn't grasp that its own mentality is *the problem* of becoming poor. Climate matters (the tourists you cited are all from cold-climate countries; a Danube River/Black Sea to Istanbul to Batumi cruise seems interesting) but the governance matters more.

@CJ-nf5jd Жыл бұрын

That was a very nice video. Batumi is a very beautiful and chamming city with the mix of new and old Thanks for the tour.

@buzsalmon Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this nice video! You young ladies be safe in your travels!

@Ben-0000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. It was entertaining to watch you explore this unique city. Please do more videos like this.

@UmeshYadav-wt2qy Жыл бұрын

Bahut sunder

@tombache3426 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us to another new place.

@StephanGanoff Жыл бұрын

Great vlog! So charming with such nice subtile visual and verbal humor.

@vincentlavallee2779 Жыл бұрын

It is so nice to see you again and see your videos in Georgia. I haven't seen your videos in a long time! If I recall, you went to the U of M in Minneapolis!!! If so, so did I, long ago. It is nice to see you again!

@georpwl Жыл бұрын

Outstanding Natasha ❤

@danac1240 Жыл бұрын

I am happy that you have been having good travels with good friends. Thank you for showing us this city-it is interesting that they have a statue to Madea, considering what happened to her in the end...but maybe it is because this is where she and Jason were in love?

@asan1050 Жыл бұрын

Natasha's Adventures Thanks Much !

@mikegeorge991 Жыл бұрын

Love the content, thanks for sharing

@pamelabuhr4542 Жыл бұрын

The city is beautiful. Love the sea & beach. Nice apt & great view.

@dsmj7389 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Your chill style wears very well.

@stevesgilbert Жыл бұрын

One of your best video Natalia! Very well edited and informative. I liked it! :)

@jonc4719 Жыл бұрын

This is a swell video , thanks you for sharing the touri with me.

@justinbouchard Жыл бұрын

love the editing :) super fun video and your views and thoughts are awesome love from canada xoxo

@wmanadeau7860 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Well done! Thank you!

@barjamlin7962 Жыл бұрын

It’s always wonderful to see the three of you together and smiling. As an American, I think I’d be very comfortable in this town, it is certainly beautiful and very European in feeling.

@toddburgess5056 Жыл бұрын

So many dogs, how could you NOT enjoy it?!? 🐕

@barjamlin7962 Жыл бұрын

@@toddburgess5056 Good point!

@maxibon7556 Жыл бұрын

european looking. not european. its too poor - in every way. there's even street dogs - i love them...but...even compared to Russia, Georgia looks like stone age.

@solconcordia4315 Жыл бұрын

@@maxibon7556 Whether Georgia is "stone age" relative to Russia or not depends a lot upon which specific locales in the two countries you are comparing. Most people who visited Russia saw Moscow. That's where the wealthy people of Russia live and play. Moscow is atypical of Russia. For example, Natasha's hometown is much more typical of Russia than Moscow is. There are many monotowns in Russia but only one Moscow. Natasha has talent in the theatrical/video production area which helped her see the world much more than others in monotowns. I didn't know anything about them and that's why Natasha's monotown's living becomes interesting to know about: scooping up potatoes in the garden, catching fish and *a huge snakehead* in a canal, abandoned Soviet-era block houses under construction, etc. When I was young, I traveled more but I learnt to be content after seeing different places. I think that contentment is fairly close to happiness.

@maxibon7556 Жыл бұрын

@@solconcordia4315 its not about Moscow. Moscow is a russian with 23 million people, not just rich. These people have access to a world class Alfa megacity. Few Europeans have that - not even mentioning Georgians. Moscow is even beyond what Most Europeans get of privileges. My point was: Georgia doesnt have the ressourcer, in any way, to be compared to Russia. And never will. Russia can make a new Moscow in Siberia if they want to - they have all the resources available. Thats the problem russophobes have when they talk about Russia. They refuse to accept the fact that Russia has infinite resources and potential. If you want to see the future of Russian cities then look towards China and their high class modern cities. Russia can build the same if they want. This is the least of Russias problem. Renovating and modernising, taking cities to the future, is no problem at all. Geopolitics and Economic development, production in all spheres is the main focus. The whole NATO is attacking Russia on every front - military, sport, economics, culture, politics, diplomacy etc.

@Dene181 Жыл бұрын

Looks quiet beautiful, very interesting. Thank you for giving us this impression! 👌😊

@vermontnewyorker 6 ай бұрын

Excellent as always. I’ve been storing your videos for months now and finally binging 😂

@deantheot7296 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tour of the garden, love the background music during the tour. Your production skills are improving. Thank you and Yes I would visit Batumi.

@brittsterb4087 Жыл бұрын

Interresting video. Iliked it a lot 😃😃

@guildpilotone Жыл бұрын

I would love to visit Batumi. Thank you for sharing your visit with us.

@allanbrown3493 Жыл бұрын

what a delightful video, great scenery, marvelous food, lovely young ladies.

@espressoyum Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautifully well presented, fascinating, educational. Thank You Natasha

@shanew3293 Жыл бұрын

Very nice and informative... Njoy the sights :-)

@MiSt3300 Жыл бұрын

This video is a godsend, I'm planning to go for a 2 months holiday in Batumi this summer!

@christophermancini7380 Жыл бұрын

Loved this! Thank you again Natasha!

@alphacat791 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video yet. So informative and love your editing skills ❤

@D_isco_D_ancer Жыл бұрын

With sea nearby any city is gorgeous. But Georgia seem to be a beautiful place.

@Brandon_Beaty Жыл бұрын

What an interesting video, Natasha. That seems like a city worth exploring. Look after yourself and take care.

@BillKisel Жыл бұрын

A very interesting, informative and artfully done travelogue. Thank you.

@magic_hotel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a wonderful video. Batumi seems like an excellent place to visit and as usual, your humorous presentation style shone through. Khachapuri is now at #1 on my foody wish list. I think it is part cheese on toast and part cheese fondue. What a combo!

@SJR_Media_Group Жыл бұрын

Amazing country with amazing people... thank you for sharing.

@theshowmanuk Жыл бұрын

Great ! The home of my favourite pianist ! (the best in the world!) Great video, showing different aspects of Batumi. Would love to visit someday.

@MrAngV Жыл бұрын

Great video! Fascinating!

@loislane5092 Жыл бұрын

Dear Natasha, thank you for your video. Interesting and enjoyable as always. To answer your question about the amount of electricity being used for lighting up the exterior of the hotel, well, it's certainly all LED and controlled with multiplexing modulation (quickly turning the lights on and off at a speed we can't see), so it's actually much, much less electricity than one would think intuitively. Probably about 2% of what you would expect.

@curtvona4891 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you Natasha. I always enjoy your videos. It is nice to have a shared experience with your good friends. ❤❤❤

@mikeriley6073 Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant travel and social report that’s holds one’s attention from beginning to end. So interesting.

@eirikasbjrnberg8753 Жыл бұрын

A good episode . Well done !

@michaelvallee1263 Жыл бұрын

you've turned into quite the tourist yourself natasha take it all in and have a good time

@jcben Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I will definitely visit it when I come visit Georgia.

@stevegfromnc3482 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video! I enjoyed seeing Batumi from your perspective with your unique style of commentary.

@jiltedamerica1776 Жыл бұрын

I like the playground and amusement park! Thanks for sharing

@mikerhodes9198 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating review of the area. Obviously, growth and development is high. I would bet very busy in the summer. So glad you have nice friends to share experiences. What an adventure you are having. Best to you. Love you.

@hhl31636 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thank You so much for going back to showing us beautiful places and people. This was very enjoyable to watch and listen to also. Keep up this kind of productions and you will go far in this industry. Good Luck. Love to You from USA.

@joannunemaker6332 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful place! Thank you for sharing.❤

@allenmoses110 Жыл бұрын

Nice travel video! Wonderful!

@fred993a Жыл бұрын

Thank you Natasha for a wonderful tour. You are so entertaining and your Pose too!

@stasiasfriend Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos, they help me when I feel down, good luck with everything all of you and everyone - all the great people in this community.

@wedes99 Жыл бұрын

Feels like you're getting back into your groove. Your editing and VO style are great , and unique. Keep it up. Be happy

@donnawade2225 Жыл бұрын

nice to see you guys doing the tourist thing

@Ed_Stuckey Жыл бұрын

6:13 I'm lovin' the paint on the block wall. 💙💛 Interesting city, beautiful garden. пока-пока 💙💛

@tweygant Жыл бұрын

I love your travel videos and your updates on your life and experiences 😊

@XMan-mi6gs Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great place to visit. Ty for the vid.

@blue-fj9ky Жыл бұрын

Such interesting content for those of us from far away and presented in such a charming way! I subscribed to all three of your channels. Please keep up the good work!

@frankkusel4768 Жыл бұрын

I love the spirit of exploration you three have in this video. Batumi looks like a beautiful city.

@MattTee1975 Жыл бұрын

Marriot is an American hotel chain. I also notice Wyndham in your shots, which is also American, so presumably there's a fair amount of American investments there.