I’d been thinking about going to Tbilisi myself, but it seems pretty difficult to get there from just about anywhere.

Anyone been to Azerbaijan lately and know if you can get a transit visa on arrival?

Tbilisi hands down. You can get a decent apartment for $400 a month there, and if you’re an entrepreneur it’s probably one of the best places in the world to start a business.

You can read a blog I wrote about life and business in Tbilisi here: http://nomadcapitalist.com/2015/09/21/country-the-next-america/.

I’m taking my flight from Tbilisi to Baku Tbilisi so far is the best place I’ve been to, I could stay here my whole life it’s a small scenic city, everything is cheap, public transport is good & convenient, great food, girls are beautiful, internet is fast, people are friendly (I’ve had a bunch of local friends now). And don’t miss trying Georgian wine when you come here.

I visited Tbilisi in September. It’s very affordable and the people are fairly friendly (though knowing some Russian or Georgian is helpful).

I haven’t been to Azerbaijan, mainly because the visa process was annoying for Canadians ($100 USD) and Baku is notoriously expensive (presumably due to the oil economy, though that may be better now with oil trading so low).

From what I hear, Armenia is great to visit and even more affordable than Georgia.

FYI: I have not been to either, but have visited all the neighboring countries.

That being said, I also know MANY people that have visited one or the other, or both.

Hands down, Tbilisi.