There are three Georgias. At least. First: Georgia, the original, in Russia, in Eastern Europe. Second: Georgia in the USA. Third: Georgia in the Antarctic, in the cold, down south.
Let's start with the USA. Why? Because I lived there and more of my readers, who are English speaking because I am writing in English, are in that region, the USA.
Georgia, USA
Georgia in the USA's South, is nicknamed The Peach State. We drove south from Maryland. Along the Blue Ridge mountains. As you drive south, you might play some suitable music.
As you drive south, the accents change. People start saying, Y'all, for you all.
You may recall a song about going down to Georgia. Sweet Georgia on my mind, a classic. Who played it or sang it? Almost everyone. Who did it first?
Music
Artist Ludacris sang "Welcome to Atlanta", Outkast's album "ATLiens", and B.o.B.'s multiple references to Decatur, Georgia, as in his hit song "Strange Clouds".
Film
Two movies, both set in Atlanta, won Oscars for Best Picture: Gone with the Wind (1939) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989). Other films set in Georgia include Deliverance (1972), Parental Guidance (2012), and Vacation.
Where to head first? The capital is Atlanta.
Major attractions.
Memorial to Martin Luther King Junior in museum alongside.
Hindu temple, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Picture from Wikipedia.
Atlanta also has another big attraction, literally big.
The biggest Hindu temple in the USA.
What else? Maybe stop for tea or a cold drink. Coca-Cola was invented in Georgia, and as a result is very popular in the state. Sweet tea is a staple of the South and is served everywhere in Georgia, from fast food chains to Atlanta's high-end restaurants. Varieties of sweet tea include mint, raspberry and lemonade flavorings.
A popular alcoholic drink is the mint julep, a combination of mint, bourbon, sugar and water. There are also vineyards in the north Georgia mountains.
You can take vineyard tours.
Useful Websites
Wikipedia for facts and selected photos, you can copy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state)
Georgia
Wikimedia for a larger variety of photos which you can copy.
Tripadvisor
For a variety of public experiences and photos, their copyright. The website carries opportunities to ask questions, and book hotels.
Wikitravel
Wikitravel was transferred to a company which adds advertising, which can be useful when planning a trip if you want to book hotels, flights and tours.
Wikivoyage
Resssurects the original idea of free information updated by the public, without the nuisance and influence of adveritisng. Carries warnings of scams, health, and closed borders.
You will want to check the latest information from the governement when travelling.
Government Websites
The UK and US governments have up to date information sites on whether you can travel to and from other countries. Check your country and the destination for facts such as visas and quarantine for Covid-19 and other health issues.
Other places called Georgia
South Georgia Island
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/South_Georgia_Island
About the Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker. At the time of writing, October 2020, Angela has lived in Singapore, travelling around Asia, and the UK, travelling around Europe. Previously lived in the USA, travelling around the USA, Canada and the Caribbean. Her late parents (alive until 2000 and 2005) had a home in Spain to escape British winters.
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