Tbilisi Madness
A Peace Corps volunteer is sent to the country Georgia and ends up redefining nightlife in the capital.
A listless American youth seeks purpose by joining the Peace Corps, Cory Greenberg instead found a place that not only doesn’t require structure, but rewards those that thrive without it. He expected to spend two years serving a developing community and then go home and instead, he fell in love with the chaos of the Caucasus—a land of ancient traditions, (sometimes) streamlined bureaucracy, and hospitality so overwhelming it borders on aggression.
When his service ended, he didn't leave, he doubled down, and with no prior experience and a reckless amount of confidence, he decided to open a bar. It spiraled into nightlife institution in the heart of the Tbilisi.
Tbilisi Madness is the candid, uncensored story of that journey. It is a memoir about the difference between visiting a culture and absorbing it. From remote mountain villages to Soviet-era cities, and partying until the sun comes up over the Mtkvari River, Tbilisi Madness is what happens when you start having too much fun in Georgia.
In this gritty, humorous memoir, you will discover:
The Unvarnished Truth: A look at Georgia beyond the travel blogs—the real cost of doing business in a post-Soviet state.
The Expat Reality: The loneliness, hilarity, and thrill of building a life in a language you are still learning.
The Business of Chaos: How to build a brand when the rules change daily (and sometimes don't exist at all).
A Love Letter to Tbilisi: A deep dive into the food, the wine, and the people that make Georgia one of the most intoxicating places on earth.
This is not just a travelogue; it is a story about finding your purpose in the most unexpected of places. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a travel junkie, or someone who has always dreamed of dropping everything to start over abroad, Tbilisi Madness is your ticket to the front row.