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Backpacking in Brest, with the Best Soviet World War II Memorial in the World?

The Best Place to Eat in Minsk, Belarus

I’ve come to the conclusion that the Lonely Planet writers either didn’t come to Belarus, or spent very, very little time here. I rarely use their eating recommendations but in a moment of weakness (read: absolute confusion and lack of Russian skills) I cracked and went to their recommended ‘budget’ restaurant for lunch. I’m not Continue Reading »

Luxury Couchsurfing Experience in Minks, Belarus

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I’ve been extolling the virtues of couchsurfing a lot recently both here and at Aspiring Backpacker, but this one really takes the cake. There are effectively no hostels in Belarus, no backpacking scene, very few (if any) travelers so finding your way around can be tough. Couch surfing to the rescue. I met up with Continue Reading »

A Visit to Nyasvizh; Day Trip from Minsk, Belarus

Visiting Mir Castle; Day trip from Minsk, Belarus

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Belarus doesn’t have the backpacking scene that the Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania have so when you come here, expect a truly authentic traveling experience. Just because people don’t come though, doesn’t mean there’s nothing to see. Belarus has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the first one I check out was the breathtaking Mir Castle. Mir Continue Reading »

Traveling in Belarus; Things to See in Minsk

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After forking out $225 for a 10 day visa I was determined to give Belarus a serious sightseeing and cultural effort, after all, I certainly paid for it! Belarus is Russia’s little brother, and of all the former soviet states it’s the one that still maintains the strongest ties to Russia even now. It’s leader, Continue Reading »

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