Belarus is situated in Eastern Europe and is surrounded by neighboring countries Russia, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine. It’s a landlocked country with a ton of amazing things to do and is priced fairly low.
If you want to live like a local for a few days (or weeks), try out these tips to make sure that you live your best life traveling.
Summer Trips in Nature
Although Belarus doesn’t have any nearby beaches like in Koh Phangan or Fiji – you can find multiple watersports to do in their lakes. You might want to try fishing in Mogilev or even renting a kayak!
Since the country has 19,000 rivers, there are so many places to ride a canoe on. If you want to have the full experience – try camping out to be fully immersed in nature.
Explore Minsk by Foot
The capital of Belarus is home to Stalinist-inspired buildings and architecture. It’s a great place to walk around on foot with its wide pavements and picturesque rivers.
The people of Minsk are quite friendly, so feel free to ask the locals for any tips on getting around the city.
It’s always a good idea to join a walking tour to have the local experience. Instead of opting for large group tours – free walking tours offer you an insight through the eyes of a local.