Travel Tips For Belarus

Belarus formerly called as Belorussia is situated in Eastern Europe with an area of 80,153 sq miles with population around 10 millions. The capital city of Belarus is Minsk and the currency here in use is Belarusian ruble. Majority of people here speak Russian and Belarusian. Christianity prevails in larger extent over the country, however upon travel here we still can find Jewish and Muslim communities, but in small number. The climatic conditions are cool and you are advised to carry your sweaters and raincoats throughout the year.

Visitors can reach Belarus by air and BELAVIA is their national airline. There are two airports in use in the capital city Minsk. There are taxis and buses available round the clock from airport to other parts of the city. One can reach Minsk by bus from various nearby cities like Moscow, St Petersburg and Riga etc. Three international bus stations are available in Minsk. Railway option is wide open if you are not far away from Belarus. There are rail lines that run from Warsaw, Vienna, Moscow and Odessa.  And traveling within Belarus you have quite a few options to roam around to watch different parts of the country. The luxury coaches and taxis are available. Tourists can drive their vehicles with international license without violating terms with in the country.

Green lakes, beautiful plains, ancient palaces, cloisters and scenic forests are the eye catching locations of Belarus. It's a perfect place for nature lovers as well as sports lovers. The 16th century catholic churches remain highlighted in tourist's trip books. And talking about landscapes, travelers could well be amazed with the fabulous nature's beauty. The Belarusian lowlands (Paliessie) with lakes of very low banks, are an absolute treat to watch. On other side, the northern part of Belarus is completely an upland region with beautiful glaciers. The small cities around Minsk are stunning and remind the chronicles of Soviet kingdom and reflect its spectacular history. There are lots of resorts and clubs available around the country especially for skiing, hiking and many other sports. The nightlife here is awesome with wine and brew, which is available round the clock at bars in Minsk.

Communication can be at times a problem in Minsk. This is because the internet connections are a bit slow. There are several post offices which offer the internet services at cheap rates. If you want to use the public phones then you can use the cards which can be easily bought at the local shops or the news agents. One good thing about the postal office at Minsk is that it provides internet facility for cheap rates round the clock.

It is illegal to carry drugs in Belarus. And there are strict punishments for those who are caught with these. Even death sentences can be given if found guilty of highest level of crime pertaining to drugs. So be careful while you are traveling to Belarus.